"ST. LOUIS, MO - Police are investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide in south St. Louis."It happened shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Friday outside a home at Ewing and Park.
"Homicide investigators have determined that the shooting was a domestic situation.
"Authorities [said] that Melissa Amerson, 26, was in a van when she shot and killed by her estranged boyfriend. The man apparently then shot and killed himself.
"Amerson had her four kids in the van, three of whom were also the suspect's kids, when she was shot and killed. They include 4-year old twins, and a 6 and 10 year old. All are physically okay and have been taken in by other family members.
"Neighbors say Amerson was likely taking her kids to school.
"Police say they found a handgun in the backyard near the man suspected of committing this act.
"Friends say a history of domestic violence between the man and Amerson led her to get a restraining order against the deceased suspect.
"The suspect's name has not been released."
From KMOV.com...
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