2 Men Dead, Woman Injured In Highway Murder/Suicide

"HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH — Two men died and a woman was injured Monday after an apparent murder-suicide on Ohio 16, Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp said.

"A female driver exited her vehicle on Ohio 16 westbound near 7889 Columbus Road and was shot by a male passenger at about 4:45 p.m., Thorp said. The male passenger shot another male passenger and himself, Thorp said.

"The woman was taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment, Thorp said.

"Several witnesses in other vehicles provided information about the shootings, which were preceded by a dispute, Thorp said. A single handgun was found at the scene.

"`We’re trying to put the pieces together of why this happened and where they’re from,` Thorp said.

"The vehicle had an Ohio license plate, but it was not from Licking County, he said.

"Ohio 16 is expected to remain closed between Watkins and York roads for several hours."

From The Newark Advocate...

UPDATE:

10/24/2011 — Killer may have tried to poison woman's baby...