PALMVIEW, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tragedy involving an Alton family is sending shockwaves through both Alton and Palmview, where friends and community leaders are remembering Sweeta Ram as a businessman, friend, and longtime supporter of the community. Hidalgo County investigators say 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra shot and killed his father, mother, and grandmother inside their Alton home. Chopra appeared before a judge on Thursday and has been charged with capital murder of multiple persons.