SWAT Teams Finds Bodies Of Father & Son

"KANSAS SETTLEMENT, AZ — The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation after two men were found dead in Kansas Settlement earlier today, after what is believed to be a murder-suicide.

"At about 11:41 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 23, the Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a shooting that had just taken place at a home about 15 miles south of Willcox, said spokeswoman Carol Capas.

"The caller said that she had fled the home immediately after the shooting, and ran to a neighbor’s home for help, she said.

"Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area, along with U.S. Border Patrol units, and found the woman, who was extremely distraught but not injured physically, Capas said.

"The 38-year-old woman said that she and her 62-year-old husband were at their home when her 36-year old stepson came in to `pick up some personal belongings,` she said.

"Once the son was inside the home, he went to the study where his father was seated at his desk, and fired a handgun at him, striking him several times, Capas said.

"The woman said that she ran from the home at that time and did not know whether her stepson was still in the residence, she said.

"Border Patrol launched their helicopter to search in the immediate area while the Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was deployed, Capas said.

"The Sierra Vista Police Department was also contacted to assist with a robotic unit, she said.

"The SWAT team entered the home just before 3 p.m., and found the father deceased, said Capas.

"The son was also found deceased inside the home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, she said.

"Additional information will be released as it becomes available, Capas said."

From wilcoxrangenews.com...