Mothers Day Murder/Suicide

"WALTON, NY – An apparent murder-suicide shooting Sunday night at 32 Union Street in the village of Walton is being investigated by the Walton Police Department in conjunction with the state police and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Walton Police Officer Brian Laauser said today.

"The shootings occurred at about 10 p.m. Sunday, police said. Daisy Schultz, 65, of Walton, and Richard Utter, 74, of Norwich, died as a result, police said.

"Delaware County District Attorney Richard Northrup said he was called and went to the scene, but added that there is no indication that there is anything about the shooting that will involve a prosecution.

"Northrup said Utter shot Schultz and then shot himself.

"Louella Rogers, who lives at 34 Union Street, said she was home but neither she nor her son, Terry Rogers, heard or saw anything.

"Laauser said the investigation is continuing and more information will be released when it becomes available."

From thedailystar.com...