Pair Hospitalized After Botched Murder/Suicide

"INVERNESS, FL — Citrus County Sheriff's Office detectives continue to investigate the stabbing and subsequent attempted suicide that occurred earlier today.

"According to the CCSO, Brandy Conley, a 35-year-old female of 10517 E. Patience Lane, was stabbed by Levi Humes, 29, of 6589 E. Haynes Lane.

"Humes, who is acquainted with the victim, left Conley's residence this morning to go to work. He returned a short-time later stating he left his wallet there. He stabbed an unsuspecting Conley from behind for reasons unknown and then fled the scene in the white Ford Explorer.

"Deputies spotted Humes on Gospel Island Road shortly after the incident occurred. Humes is said to have shot himself, and the vehicle crashed into a tree.

"Conley and Humes were both airlifted to Ocala Regional Medical Center. Conley is in stable condition. Humes underwent surgery and is now in intensive care.

"The investigation continues, and charges are pending in this case."

Source: Citrus Daily...