Botched Murder/Suicide After Restraining Order

"WASHINGTON, IN — A former James Island resident is dead after what authorities believe was a murder-suicide attempt Friday in the city of Washington, Ind.

"Kim Guyton Williams, 42, died and her husband, Derek Williams, 47, was hospitalized after the shootings, The Washington Times-Herald newspaper reported. Kim Williams, a James Island High School graduate, was pronounced dead at the shooting scene.

"The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office called Derek Williams’ injuries non-life-threatening, according to the newspaper’s website. Charges reportedly are pending an investigation.

"Two of the couple’s three sons were home at the time of the shootings, and the oldest boy at home called 911, the newspaper said.

"Daviess County Circuit Court documents showed that Kim Williams filed a petition for dissolution of the marriage, and for a joint mutual restraining order, on Jan. 27, the newspaper reported."

From The Post and Courier...