Argument Preceded New Jersey Murder/Suicide

"ELIZABETH, NJ - A man fatally shot his common-law wife this weekend before turning the weapon on himself, authorities said today.

"Maria Alvarez, 45, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest when police were called to the couple's home in the 700 block of Magie Avenue about 8:20 p.m. Saturday night, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.

"Argael Rincon, 52, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, the prosecutor's office said.

"The prosecutor's office said a relative told authorities the pair had been arguing before shots were fired.

"The Union County Medical Examiner classified the shooting as a murder-suicide, the prosecutor's office said. A .32 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene, according to the prosecutor's office."

From nj.com...