Monday, November 1, 2010

Female Shooter Dies In Attempted Murder/Suicide


"WORCHESTER, PA — A Worcester, Montgomery County, woman is dead in what police are describing as a domestic incident that spiraled into a murder-suicide attempt.

"Police belief the woman shot her boyfriend and then turned the gun on herself.

"Lois Galasso of Worcester is dead after a shooting at 2106 Bustard Road, Worcester, Sunday night.

"According to state police at Skippack, they responded to the home at 9:30 p.m. on Halloween, for a report of a shooting. Her boyfriend Anthony Campisi called 9-1-1 and said he had been shot by his girlfriend, Galasso, 47, accoding to authorities.

"When troopers entered the home, they immediately encountered Galasso, who was armed with a handgun. Galasso raised the gun in the direction of the troopers, but then turned the gun on herself, according to police.

"Galasso was prounced dead at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled, police said.

"Campisi, 50, was treated at the scene and then flown to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he is in guarded condition with gunshot wounds to the arm and abdomen, police said.

"According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates that Galasso shot Campisi after the two became involved in an argument. The investigation is continuing."


Source: delcotimes.com...

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