A tragic early-morning incident has rocked the community of Penal Rock Road, where Shaffeak “Shamboy” Vialva and Babita Vialva were found dead after an attack on their home around 2:50 a.m. The normally peaceful area, known for its quiet rural mornings, was disrupted by the sound of explosions that woke their teenage daughter, who would soon discover the horrifying scene.
According to authorities, the young girl, initially awakened by what she described as loud explosions echoing through the house, ran to her parents’ room, only to find her father bleeding outside the bedroom doorway. As she rushed further, she discovered her mother nearby. In a state of panic, the teenager called emergency services, but responders arrived to find that both parents had sustained fatal injuries.
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Officers quickly sealed off the property, beginning their investigation by collecting evidence, including bullet casings, and mapping out the potential points of entry. Initial leads suggest the family may have been involved in a local logging dispute, with investigators exploring whether tensions over land boundaries or timber removal may have escalated into this tragic attack. Authorities are still piecing together details, with several individuals connected to the dispute expected to be interviewed in the coming days.
The Vialvas were well-known and highly regarded by their neighbors. Shaffeak, affectionately known as “Shamboy,” was often seen lending a helping hand with property clearing and repairs, while Babita was remembered for her warmth and devotion to her family. Their sudden deaths have deeply affected the Penal community, leaving many residents in grief and shock.
Community leaders have urged locals to respect the ongoing investigation, asking for patience as authorities work to understand the motives behind this devastating event. The young daughter’s trauma, compounded by the loss of both parents in such a violent manner, remains a heartbreaking focal point of the tragedy.