3 survived California massacre that killed 6, including baby

At least three people survived the massacre Monday that left six people — all family members — dead in this small Tulare County community, where authorities are asking the public for more information to identify who they say are two attackers.

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said Tuesday that the survivors, who hid during the shooting rampage, are “providing a great deal of information” to investigators, but authorities have not made any arrests. The massacre left a teenage mother, her baby, her grandmother and three other family members dead, officials said.

Just after 3:30 a.m. Monday, deputies found the 16-year-old mom, identified as Elyssa Parraz, lying dead in a ditch with her 10-month-old baby. Boudreaux had said earlier that she was running from the ambush when she and her baby were fatally shot in the head. New forensic evidence determined she and her baby — Nycholas Parraz — were killed as shooters stood over them, firing multiple rounds, he said.

“None of this was by accident — it was deliberate, intentional and horrific,” Boudreaux said. “We have a grandma who was shot and killed while she was sleeping in her bed, we have a 16-year-old female trying to protect her infant . ... It’s tragic and I haven’t seen anything like this in years.”

He noted the efficiency of the ambush, saying the attackers knew where to aim for a lethal shot and that they were “long gone” when deputies arrived just seven minutes after the first 911 call.

One of the survivors hid inside the home while shots broke out in the rooms and hallways around him, Boudreaux said, while two others hid in the trailer.

The remaining victims were identified Tuesday as 72-year-old Rosa Parraz, who officials said was found in bed also shot in the head, Marco Parraz, 19, Eladio Parraz Jr., 52, and Jennifer Analla, 50. Analla was a girlfriend of one of the survivors, Boudreaux said.

Officials announced a $10,000 reward for information that would help move the investigation forward.

The home where the massacre occurred was a “known home to our department” for gang violence, Boudreaux said, but he called Rosa Parraz, her granddaughter and greatgrandson “innocent victims.” He mentioned that deputies had found guns, marijuana and methamphetamine at the home Jan. 3, following a parole compliance. They arrested Eladio Parraz Jr. after that search, but said that was not related to this massacre, nor was he its intended target.

Investigators are searching for at least two suspects, though no description has been given.