Relationship Ends, Gunfire Ensues

"HENRY, IL — Illinois State Police have named the two victims from a shooting in Henry County early Friday morning.

"Melissa Kay Rice, 42, and James Doerr Jr., 46, both of Henry, were found around 2 a.m. at 1022 W. Warren St., with gunshot wounds. Doerr, who also went by Bill or Billy, had been in a relationship with Rice, but it had ended before the shooting.

"State Police said on Friday they received a call about an armed man outside of 1022 W. Warren. When they arrived, they found Rice was dead at the scene, while Doerr was transported to a Life Flight helicopter and died while on the way to the hospital. State Police have confirmed they are not seeking any suspects at this time, as earlier reported. They also say the official cause of death will not be known until toxicology reports are received, but they are working under the assumption it was a murder/suicide.

"Neighbors had said Rice had moved into the house five months ago, around the same time she was divorced from her husband of 23 years, John Rice."

Source: JournalStar...