Domestic Argument Leads To Murder/Suicide

"TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI - Two people died Thursday night in an apparent murder-suicide at a townhome complex in Texas Township...

"The victims have been identified as 37-year-old Jennifer Lynn Bickings of Cooper Township and 40-year-old Michael James Cowling of Kalamazoo.

"A domestic argument led to the shootings, according to a news release from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department.

"Residents of Lotus Townhomes, 5860 Briarcliff Lane, called 911 about 11 p.m. to report yelling, fighting and possible gunshots.

"An off-duty paramedic responded to the scene and found a woman bleeding from her head.

"Police at the scene [said] one of the 911 callers was the shooter himself. The suspect, police said, went into the home, barricaded himself inside and threatened to shoot the paramedic.

"Police surrounded the complex near O Avenue and 9th Street, south of I-94, with guns drawn. The area was deemed dangerous and officers encouraged people to stay away. Residents weren't allowed in or out of the complex.

"Police then heard a gunshot from inside the home. They then forced their way into the residence and found the man and woman dead. The paramedic was not hurt."

From WOODTV.com...