Argument Escalates To Deadly Shooting

"WHITE LAKE, MI — The names of the victims killed in an apparent murder-suicide in White Lake Township last night have been released.

"37-year-old Jason Handy is accused of gunning down his wife, 33-year-old Lorian Handy, and then taking his own life at their residence on 21 Danforth Street at about 9pm Monday.

"Police were called after Lorian’s 8-year-old son ran to a neighbor’s home and said his step-father shot his mother and then himself. Officers found the couple dead from gunshot wounds and a handgun was recovered from the scene.

"The boy has since been placed in the care of his biological father.

"Police are still piecing together what may have triggered the argument that led to the crime.

"White Lake Police Chief Ed Harris told area news outlets they know there was an argument because Lorian told her son to pack his backpack and that she was going to take him to his father’s home.

"Harris said his department had no prior incidents or criminal history on record with the couple. They reportedly moved into the home on Oxbow Lake two years ago.

"The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s office was conducting autopsies today and the investigation is ongoing."

From WHMI...