{"id":11,"date":"2026-05-06T21:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=11"},"modified":"2026-05-06T21:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:07:10","slug":"river-oaks-couple-killed-in-suspected-murder-suicide-identified-as-travelers-table-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=11","title":{"rendered":"River Oaks couple killed in suspected murder-suicide identified as Traveler\u2019s Table owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON<\/strong> – <\/span>Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks home on Monday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>

Read more Galveston man gets life for arson murder of woman over her son\u2019s unpaid drug debt<\/a><\/p>

We’ve learned the couple’s names are Matthew and Thy Mitchell. The couple owns Traveler\u2019s Table and Traveler\u2019s Cart in Montrose.<\/p>

What we know:<\/p>

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The shooting was reported around 5:30 p.m. Monday at the home on Kingston Street, near Avalon Place, that is registered to the Mitchells.<\/p>

Authorities say four people are dead: 52-year-old Matthew Mitchell, 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, an 8-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy.<\/p>

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According to police, evidence at the scene indicates that the man shot the woman and children before shooting himself.<\/p>

Read more Hello world!<\/a><\/p>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Authorities have not officially identified the people who died in the shooting.<\/p>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart released the following statement on Wednesday:<\/p>

“To our community,<\/i><\/p>

As Traveler\u2019s Table and Traveler\u2019s Cart remain open for business, we want to thank our loyal staff, who have shown up and worked through these difficult circumstances, ensuring that we continue to serve our community.<\/i><\/p>

We are asking for unity and respect for our privacy as we navigate this immense loss. Hospitality comes from within, and to honor the Traveler\u2019s Legacy, we will continue to welcome you into our restaurants.”<\/i><\/p> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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