Argument Between Estranged Couple Leads To Gunfire

"POINT PLEASANT, WV — The man who police say shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself has died.

"Point Pleasant Police Chief Ernie Watterson [said] Richard Franklin, 49, died about 1 a.m. Monday at a Huntington Hospital.

"Police say Kelli Franklin, 43, was shot and killed about 12:30 p.m. Sunday at her home on 1905 North Main Street.

"Officers say her estranged husband, Richard, got into an argument with Kelli and it spiraled out of control with Richard shooting Kelli and then turning the gun on himself.

"Kelli Franklin died at the scene. Richard Franklin was still alive when officers arrived and was rushed to Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was later transferred to Cabell Huntington Hospital.

"Neighbors describe hearing several gunshots and then called 911.

"Family members of the victim say the couple has not lived together for several months."

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