"The most gorgeous family": Tributes flow for slain mother and daughter
Police are continuing their investigation into the tragic deaths of Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter Gretel, who were shot dead in their own home by a 63-year-old man.
The mother and daughter were killed on Friday, when the man was allegedly searching for his ex-partner before he fatally shot the pair in their home at Floreat, north-west of the Perth CBD.
Since their tragic deaths, loved ones and members of the community have come out in droves to pay their respects.
"They're the most gorgeous family and it's absolutely just heartbreaking that this has happened," said family friend Imogen Harrris.
She added the slain mum, 59, and her 18-year-old daughter were the "kindest, most light-hearted, beautiful people".
Neighbour Claire Andrews remembered them as people who "always gave back to the community".
Jennifer Petelczyc was known to be a caring and generous member of the community, as she installed a $5,000 defibrillator to be installed outside her home for local people to use in a health emergency.
According to police, the man who allegedly killed the mother and daughter, Mark Bombara, was a licensed firearms owner who possessed at least 13 guns and took multiple firearms to the Floreat home as he searched for his ex-wife, who detectives say was a friend of Jennifer.
It is understood that Bombara’s wife left him weeks ago and had been staying with Ms Petelczyc.
Officers confirmed the man's former partner was not at the home but the two women were tragically killed.
WA's Premier Roger Cook has described the murders as "chilling and horrific", saying, "This is a circumstance in which a woman has sought refuge from a friend. It would appear that as a result of that, that friend and her daughter have come to harm."
"They're innocent people ... simply doing what we'd all want someone to do when we're facing difficult circumstances. By every measure it looks senseless, chilling and absolutely horrific."
"I think we need to take the opportunity today ... to reflect on it and think about how we can all continue to make the world a safer place."
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