Argument Leaves One Dead, One Injured

"MILAN, NY — A 47-year-old Red Hook man shot his ex-wife, who survived, then killed himself Monday on a property where the two worked as caretakers, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

"John A. Hogan died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at about 11 a.m. His ex-wife, Lisa A. Coon, 45, of Red Hook, suffered gunshot wounds to the back of her head, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

"Hogan was transported by helicopter to Albany Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Coon was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie where she was being treated.

"The shooting took place at 915 Turkey Hill Road, a property where the two worked as caretakers along with their daughter and her fiance, deputies said.

"Deputies said it appears that Hogan and Coon became involved in a dispute while they were working at the property. At some point, Hogan pulled out a gun and a struggle broke out with his daughter.

"During the fight, Hogan fell down a set of stairs. Coon and her daughter locked themselves in the bathroom and attempted to call the daughter’s fiancé, who was doing yard work outside, deputies said.

"It appears that Hogan kicked in the door to the bathroom and shot Coon in the back of the head then fatally shot himself in the side of the head, deputies said.

"Deputies said authorities were trying to determine further details such as the specifics of the dispute.

"The weapon that was used was a .22-caliber pistol, and the investigation has revealed that it had been legally possessed by Hogan, deputies said."

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