Bad Blood Leads To Murder/Suicide

"LOS GATOS, CA - The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department has released the names of the victims in Thursdays double shooting in the Summit area of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos.

"Investigators said 67-year-old James Alexander Chimblis and 39-year-old Richard Michael Jones were both found dead at a home on Hutchinson Drive.

"Deputies said they were dispatched to the area after a report of a shooting that occurred at the home.

"Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies said they located Richard Jones at the base of the steps leading to the front door with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"According to a police report, deputies searched the area for the gunman and located James Chimblis lying in a nearby wooded area. Investigators said he had suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Deputies said Chimblis had two handguns on his person when his body was discovered.
Detectives said they have determined that Chimblis was responsible for Jones' death and acted alone.

"Based on witness statements and evidence seized at the crime scenes, detectives said they were able to determine that Chimblis has expressed ongoing displeasure at Jones due to a financial disagreement and recent lawsuit involving both parties."

From KSBW.com...