Tires Slashed, Phone Line Cut

"DILLONVALE, OH - Two people are dead in Jefferson County and Sheriff Fred Abdalla has ruled the incident a murder-suicide.

"Names are not being released yet.

"It took place about 9:00 p.m. Friday at 2593 County Road 7.

"Abdalla said a woman and her 12-year-old daughter were inside a house, when the ex-boyfriend arrived.

"When he could not gain entry or get the pair to come out, he slashed the woman's tires.

"They tried to phone for help, but the lines had been cut.

"Eventually the child ran out for help and the mother followed.

"She was shot with a handgun, and then the man turned the gun on himself.

"When authorities arrived there were two bodies in the yard.

"Neighbors witnessed the incident."

From The State Journal...