Dariela Elizabeth Cardona And Erick Von Gerbitz Obituary, NORTH HOUSTON, Texas — Dariela Elizabeth Cardona, 29, and Erick Von Gerbitz have died after a fatal shooting in North Houston on Monday morning, October 5. Their deaths have left their families and loved ones grieving.
Cardona was a Houston hairstylist and a mother of two. She was reportedly returning home after dropping her children off at school when the shooting occurred near approximately 905 Lindale Street in North Houston.
Family members identified Cardona and Gerbitz as the victims. Gerbitz was the father of Cardona’s youngest child. According to information provided by the family, the couple had recently rekindled their relationship.
Cardona had previously been in a relationship with David Herrera, 31, and they shared a child. Authorities later identified Herrera as the suspect in the deaths and said he fled the area following the shooting.
Herrera was later located in Liberty County and taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of Cardona and Gerbitz. The charge is an allegation, and Herrera is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Cardona’s death has left her two children without their mother, while Gerbitz’s death has also brought grief to his family and loved ones. Their families are now facing the loss of two people whose lives were connected through family and relationships.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to the deaths. Authorities have not released further details about the evidence or a possible motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
As their families and loved ones mourn, Dariela Elizabeth Cardona and Erick Von Gerbitz are remembered by those who knew them. Their families and children remain in the thoughts of those affected by their loss, with condolences extended to everyone grieving their deaths.