SAN JOSE, California -- In his mugshot, Hasib Golamrabbi looks tired -- after police finally caught up to him after four days. Officers with the San Jose Police Department's "Covert Response Unit" tracked him for some time, and the 22-year-old was arrested in Tracy, California on Wednesday, April 27th. And in a surprise twist, his younger brother, just 17 years old, was also arrested in San Jose.
Both sons are charged with two counts of murder each, for allegedly shooting and killing their parents.
Hasib Golamrabbi
Police say Hasib confessed that he shot his father, Golam Rabbi, but said he did not shoot his mother, Shamima Rabbi.
Police said in court documents accompanying a criminal complaint filed against Hasib Golamrabbi that he said a stranger told him to shoot his father.
San Jose Police Sgt. Patrick Guire said Omar Golamrabbi told investigators Hasib shot and killed both parents.
"It's awful. It's terrible. I can't believe it," Cassandra Nash, a neighbor said.
It's unclear what led to the shooting, or how it happened at the home on Lucas Court in San Jose.
Those who saw the crime scene said it was pure evil -- with disturbing messages scrawled all over the floors and walls.
Evidence technicians were seen carrying out large chunks of drywall -- with a message reading: "Take care of your brother, or he's next."
Another message appeared to be a sort of apology: "Sorry the first kill was so clumsy."
Golam Rabbi and Shamima Rabbi
According to KPIX, family members had been trying to reach Golam Rabbi and Shamima Rabbi for days.
On Sunday, April 24th, they came to the home and entered through an unlocked sliding glass door, and found the horrific scene.
Police questioned the younger son, but initially said Hasib Golamrabbi wasn't a suspect.
Omar Golamrabbi, Golam Rabbi, Shamima Rabbi, Hasib Golamrabbi
Officials with the "Evergreen Islamic Center" said the victims were long-time residents and volunteered in the community. They had apparently emigrated from Bangladesh 30 years ago.
Neighbors described them as warm, friendly, good-hearted people who made newcomers fell welcome.
"It's just really hard to believe that a child would kill their parents," Nash said.