Felon kills girlfriend and his mother, allegedly

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Summary: Rebecca Knox, 37, was shot and killed in Northampton County, Virginia, on July 13, 2026, along with her boyfriend’s mother. Trevor Henriques, 45, the suspect, also fired at deputies during the spree.

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. — A morning in Virginia’s Eastern Shore turned devastating when gunfire claimed the lives of two women close to the same man. Rebecca Knox, 37, died that day alongside her boyfriend’s mother in what authorities describe as a targeted burst of violence.

Deputies from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired around 4:30 a.m. on July 13, 2026, in the Nassawadox area. They encountered 45-year-old Trevor Henriques armed with a rifle. Henriques opened fire on two occupied patrol vehicles, striking one deputy’s protective vest before fleeing the scene. Inside a nearby residence, officers found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was rushed to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital but did not survive.

That woman was later identified as Rebecca Knox. Officials confirmed her as Henriques’ girlfriend. The second fatality was Katrina Henriques, 70, Trevor’s mother. Three additional people, known to the suspect, suffered injuries during the incidents that spanned multiple sites.

Images of the suspect were not available but photos of his mother and an interview with his brother revealed he is black.

After the initial exchange with deputies, Henriques continued his actions across other locations in the county before authorities apprehended him. He now faces charges, including two counts of attempted aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, two counts of attempted aggravated second-degree murder, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Prosecutors expect additional charges as the case develops.

The Eastern Shore rarely sees violence of this scale, reports say. This event stands out for its personal nature: a man allegedly turning against those nearest to him—his partner and his own mother—while endangering first responders trying to intervene.

Authorities have not released a clear motive, though the connections between suspect and victims suggest personal grievances. Henriques’ prior felony conviction barred him from possessing the weapon used that morning, adding another layer to the legal proceedings ahead. Clearly, gun bans don't prevent criminals from possessing them.

The case highlights the folly of creating close relationships with persons suspected of having low impulse control.

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Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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