Monday, September 20, 2010

Attempted Murder/Suicide In A Very Small Town


"NORTH LILBOURN, MO — One man is dead and another critically injured after a shooting, suicide in North Lilbourn Sunday night.

"New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens says 56-year-old Lonnie Moore shot 56-year-old Leonard Thomas of Lilbourn in the head, then turned the gun on himself.

"Moore was found dead at the scene. Thomas was air-lifted to Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis in critical condition.

"Sheriff Stevens says the sheriff's department got a call at 8:11 p.m. Sunday to Moore's home at #11 Providence in North Lilbourn.

"Officers found Leonard Thomas lying on the floor.

"Stevens says Moore died from self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Witnesses say the two had been arguing on and off all day.

"The investigation continues as an autopsy will be conducted Monday afternoon on Moore."


From KFVS12.com...

UPDATE:

10/21/2010 — Killer was councilman, victim was mayor...

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