NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Port St. Lucie Police identify victims in domestic homicide-suicide
Police have identified Elizabeth Ortega and Ralph Varela Sr., both 50, as the individuals who died in a domestic homicide-suicide incident on Saturday. Investigators determined that Varela Sr. shot Ortega with an AR-style rifle before taking his own life inside their residence on Southwest Oxmoor Terrace.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
This incident confirms the identities of two residents involved in a fatal domestic violence case that occurred in the 2000 block of Southwest Oxmoor Terrace.
Key Facts
- Elizabeth Ortega and Ralph Varela Sr., both 50, were identified as the deceased in a homicide-suicide.
- The incident occurred at a residence in the 2000 block of Southwest Oxmoor Terrace.
- The shooting took place on Saturday.
- Ralph Varela Sr. used an AR-style rifle to shoot Elizabeth Ortega.
- Elizabeth Ortega attempted to escape the home but collapsed in the front yard.
- Elizabeth Ortega was transported by helicopter to a hospital where she died.
- Ralph Varela Sr. was found dead inside the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The couple lived in the home with their adult son.
- The adult son left the home at approximately 7:30 p.m. to pick up food.
- Police are continuing an active investigation into the incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationPort St. Lucie“City where the incident occurred”other2000“Block number of the residence.”other50“Age of the deceased individuals.”personElizabeth Ortega“Victim of the shooting”locationSouthwest Oxmoor Terrace“Street where the residence is located”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the story”personRalph Varela Sr.“Suspect in the homicide-suicide”