infoFlorida man arrested after killing wife and son at Orlando home; A second son escaped.

Florida man arrested after killing wife and son at Orlando home; A second son escaped.

Orange County deputies responded to a shooting.

Investigators found Jodie Rivera, 57, and Matthew Rivera, 21, with gunshot wounds. They were later pronounced dead by Orange County Fire Rescue.

Smith Rivera, 59, admitted to authorities that he killed his wife and son.

The sister of the shooter told WESH 2 News that her brother is a father of three who had been depressed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the arrest report, Rivera fired his weapon at a third person who was able to escape.

Rivera's sister said the person that was able to escape the home was another son.

Rivera is charged with two counts of first degree murder with a firearm and one count of attempted first degree murder with a firearm.