Tragedy at Miami Office: Estranged Couple Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Inside Del Toro Insurance Building, Prompting Renewed Concerns Over Domestic Violence and Workplace Safety
Miami, FL – April 14, 2025 — A sense of shock and heartbreak has gripped the city of Miami following a tragic incident inside the Del Toro Insurance office at 42 Northwest 27th Avenue on Monday morning. Authorities confirm that an estranged couple was found dead inside the business in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide — a devastating act of domestic violence that has left coworkers, loved ones, and the wider community reeling.
According to the Miami Police Department, officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire inside the business just after 8:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man and a woman with fatal gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by Miami Fire Rescue personnel.
Though the identities of the victims were initially withheld pending family notification, authorities have since identified the deceased as 61-year-old Reynaldo Sandoval and 32-year-old Indiana del Socorro Guzman Mendoza. Guzman Mendoza, who worked at the insurance office, was described by colleagues and family as a hardworking, caring, and deeply compassionate individual. Sandoval, with whom she had a past relationship, was reportedly estranged from her at the time of the incident.
Police say preliminary evidence suggests Sandoval entered the office and fatally shot Guzman Mendoza before turning the weapon on himself. Investigators recovered a firearm at the scene and are continuing to examine surveillance footage, collect witness statements, and review the history between the two individuals to better understand the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Captain Freddie Cruz of the Miami Police Department addressed the media later that day, noting:
“This appears to be a murder-suicide involving two individuals who had a prior relationship. At this time, we believe this was an isolated act, and there is no threat to the public.”
News of the incident has devastated both the workplace and the surrounding neighborhood. Outside the office, grieving colleagues embraced and consoled one another, with many still in disbelief.
A representative for Del Toro Insurance released a statement expressing profound sorrow:
“This is a tragic day for our team. One of our employees lost her life in a senseless act of violence. Indiana was an extraordinary person, and her loss will be felt deeply by her family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege to know her.”
Family members of both individuals have spoken to the media, painting a complex picture of a relationship that had long been troubled. Guzman Mendoza had reportedly taken legal steps in the past to distance herself from Sandoval, including filing for a restraining order.
This heartbreaking case has once again drawn attention to the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of access to support services for those at risk.
Local advocacy groups have urged individuals in similar situations to reach out for help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
As the investigation continues, the Miami community mourns the loss of a young woman taken far too soon, and reflects on the urgent need to protect victims of domestic abuse before tragedies like this occur.
If you or someone you know is in danger or experiencing domestic violence, please seek help immediately. Resources are available to provide support, shelter, and safety.