Greenacres, Florida — In the quiet Pine Ridge North community early Monday, a morning that started like any other ended in heartbreak when two women were shot and killed inside their apartment and the suspected gunman later was found dead by deputies. This tragic string of events has shaken neighbors and left loved ones looking for answers.
Just after 7 a.m., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 500 block of Shady Pine Way following reports of gunfire in the Pine Ridge North community. When deputies arrived, they discovered one woman already dead inside the home and another suffering from gunshot wounds. That second victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from her injuries.
Authorities have since identified the two women as 25‑year‑old Brianna Rodriguez‑Quintana and 59‑year‑old Milvia Quintana‑Placeres. Both lived at the same address where the shooting occurred, and both were known to the suspect.
The suspect was identified as 60‑year‑old Juan Estevez‑Mesa, who also lived in the same condominium. After the shooting, deputies say he retreated into his home and did not respond to law enforcement’s repeated calls to come out. A SWAT team was brought in to assist with the tense standoff.
When officers finally entered the residence, they found Estevez‑Mesa dead from what appeared to be a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. Officials have confirmed there is no longer a threat to public safety and that the suspect, the victims, and other residents were familiar with each other.
Neighbors say the community has been reeling since the shooting. One nearby resident described seeing the suspect returning to the apartment with a gun and pointing out the bodies to another resident before retreating again. That unsettling encounter underscores how quickly a regular morning turned terrifying for people who had grown accustomed to a quiet neighborhood.
Investigators are still piecing together what led up to the shooting. Detectives are reviewing physical evidence from the scene and urging anyone who may have seen or heard something unusual that morning to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Residents with cameras or other information can play a key part in helping law enforcement understand the full sequence of events.
The deaths of Rodriguez‑Quintana and Quintana‑Placeres have left a mark on the Greenacres community. Friends and neighbors have shared condolences, recalling the victims for the roles they played in their homes and around the neighborhood. Community leaders are emphasizing the importance of support, safety, and coming together in the wake of such violence, reminding everyone that grief and shock ripple far beyond the immediate circle of loss.
