Video shows intruders break into Ester Deneus and Kantral Brooks' home and shooting them dead

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Ester Deneus and Kantral Brooks of Bradenton, Florida, both 29, were found dead Thursday morning in their home
Deneus and Brooks were both killed with five other children in the house, and at least one of their children saw their murders
The pair were killed by three to five masked gunman who broke into their home
The moment the men broke down the door and entered with their guns drawn was captured on surveillance video
Police are still looking for help finding the men responsible

Published: 18:16 EST, 9 July 2015 | Updated: 21:54 EST, 9 July 2015

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A young Florida couple was murdered by masked intruders who shot them dead in front of at least one of their children after breaking into their home.

Ester Deneus and Kantral Brooks of Bradenton, both 29, were found dead Thursday morning, an act committed by multiple gunman as five children were inside the home.

The terrifying moment the men broke in with their weapons drawn was captured on the home surveillance camera.

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Tragedy: Ester Deneus (above) and Kantral Brooks of Bradenton, Florida, both 29, were found dead Thursday morning in their home

Horrific: Deneus and Brooks (above) were both killed with five other children in the house, and at least one of their children saw their murders

Surveillance shows intruders entering home of murdered couple

ABC Action News reports that investigators believe a group of four to five masked individuals - at least three of whom were caught on camera - broke into the home and killed the couple.

In the video they can bee seen smashing through the glass of the front door before reaching around and opening the lock to let themselves in the home.

All three men were armed and had their weapons raised.

Of the five children inside the home, the youngest was an infant and two belonged to the couple.

It is not yet known how many of them saw the horrific murders.

Police were tipped off when the home's security system went off, and arrived several minutes later, but by then it was too late.

The families of the two victims were outside the home on Thursday morning, and unable to believe what had happened to the pair.

'She's a good person, a good mother,' said Tia Jenkins, Deneus' cousin.

'She went to work, didn't bother people.'

She then added; 'Whoever did this justice - need to be prevailed.'

Scary: The pair were killed by three to five masked gunmen (above) who broke into their home

Murderous: The moment the men broke down the door and entered with their guns drawn was captured on surveillance video (above)

Sasha, a family friend of Brooks who declined to give her last names said of the young father; 'He was a good-hearted person, and if you needed anything he'd give it to you.'

She also said of the three children who were not his own; 'He was a good-hearted person, and if you needed anything he'd give it to you.'

Investigators said the children would be returned to family members after speaking with law enforcement.

Anyone with information can call the Bradenton police Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9300 ext. 356, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS)