Pill-Poppin' Shooter Survives Murder/Suicide

"SANTA ANA, CA - A 57-year-old Santa Ana woman was shot dead Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide case, police said.

"Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 6:30 a.m from a man who "said he shot a female in his apartment," said Cpl. Anthony Bertagna of the Santa Ana Police Department.

"The woman was dead when officers arrived at the apartment in the 1100 block of West Stevens Avenue. Her name was not released because relatives had not been notified.

"Police said the 57-year-old man, who appears to be the woman's husband, took prescription medication in an attempted suicide.

"`At this point,` Bertagna said, `it appears that this is a husband killing his own wife and trying to take his own life.`

"Bertagna said the man was treated at a hospital and was being booked Wednesday evening on suspicion of murder. His name was not released."

From the LA Times...