Married Couple Found Dead In Hotel

"YUMA, AZ — Yuma police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide of a local couple that happened late Monday night in a hotel room.

"According to Sgt. Leanne Worthen, a spokeswoman for the Yuma Police Department, at about 11:27 p.m. officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 1700 block of South Sunridge Drive, where they discovered two deceased subjects in one of the rooms.

"Worthen said the preliminary investigation revealed that an adult female and an adult male were found deceased from apparent gun shot wounds.

"The two have been identified as 27-year-old Deveon Antwan Bivins and 28-year-old Annette Elizabeth Bivins. They were married.

"Worthen said the incident appears to be domestic in nature and the case remains under investigation as a suspicious death."

Source: Yuma Sun...

Son Kills Dad's Girlfriend, Self During Argument

"PHOENIX, AZ — Phoenix police were investigating an apparent murder/suicide between a son and his father's girlfriend, police officials said Monday.

"Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Trent Crump said a 39-year-old son was in a dispute with his father's girlfriend, 37, when he shot her Sunday night and later turned the gun on himself.

"The father, 68, owns the home near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road where he lived with his girlfriend and his two sons, Crump said.

"The father tried to intervene in the fight, Crump said, and yelled for his 37-year-old son to help. But neither could prevent the older son from firing at the girlfriend and turning the gun on himself, Crump said.

"Police have not identified any of the people involved in the shooting.

"The father and the girlfriend had been together for years, Crump said, but she moved into the home only about three months ago.

"Police have previously gone to the home in response to a dispute between the girlfriend and the son suspected of having shot her, Crump said."

From azcentral.com...

Teenage Girl Finds Parents Shot To Death

"PHOENIX, AZ — Police say they are investigating the deaths of a recently divorced couple as a murder/suicide.

"A woman in her 50s was found with fatal gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in a luxury home near 67th Avenue and Jomax Road, according to Sgt. Trent Crump, a Phoenix police spokesman.

"A man, also in his 50s, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Crump said. A handgun was next to him.

"Crump said a 14-year-old girl came home to make the discovery at about 4 p.m. and called police. She found her stepfather in a bedroom and her mother in the garage, sitting in the driver's seat of a car that had multiple bullet holes in it, he said.

"Police said neighbors heard gunshots around 7:30 Tuesday morning.

"The couple had recently divorced and the stepfather was supposed to be out of the house within the next few days, Crump said."

From azcentral.com...

Two Dead At Apartment Complex

"MESA, AZ — Mesa police investigating a possible murder/suicide identified the victims Tuesday afternoon.

"According to Detective Steve Berry, officers got a call from a gas station about 7:10 p.m. claiming someone was dead in an apartment in the area of Gilbert Road and U.S. Highway 60.

"Officers tried to talk to Patrick J. Crossman, 33, who was milling about at the Windemere apartment complex and a scuffle broke out, Berry said.

"Crossman suffered an undetermined injury and later died at a nearby hospital. Berry said the injury was not inflicted by police officers.

"Investigators then found the body of Michelle R. Bakley, 40, inside the apartment.

"`We do believe that the two (deaths) are related,` Berry said. `At this point, we are under the assumption that we are investigating what would be known as a murder/suicide.`

"Mesa police were interviewing witnesses and trying to piece together exactly what led to the Bakley's death."

From kpho.com...

Couple Found Shot Behind Closed Doors

"PHOENIX, AZ — A Phoenix couple is in the hospital after a man and woman were found inside a home with gunshot wounds.

"Police say they think one of them may have pulled the trigger.

"While detectives are looking into whether this could be an attempted murder/suicide, they're calling it a case of domestic violence.

"The usual peace and quiet of an apartment complex near 28th Street and Camelback was shattered Sunday afternoon by gunfire.

"But police say, it wasn't a crime of opportunity, rather a domestic violence incident that left a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

"`We believe this was entirely inside the apartment and we have no witnesses at this time,` said Phoenix Police Lt. David Laslavic.

"Detectives are still trying to figure out what exactly went on behind closed doors.

"The man was last listed in critical condition. Police say he's in worse shape than the woman, who was listed in stable condition."

From fox10phoenix.com...

Cops Hear Final Shot On Arrival At Scene

"SURPRISE, AZ — Two people are dead in a shooting in Surprise.

"Surprise police Sgt. M.J. Donovan said that officers responded to a home near Waddell Road and Bullard Avenue around 10:40 a.m. for a possible shooting call.

"When officers arrived and tried to make contact at the residence, a shot was heard from inside.

"After getting inside, officers found two adults deceased from gunshot wounds.

"Donovan said initial information suggests that one adult shot the other and then shot him or herself.

"One officer received a minor cut to the hand as they were making entry into the house. There were no other injuries.

"An investigation is underway."

From YourWestValley.com...

Occupants Of Crashed Car Found Shot To Death

"GLENDALE, AZ — Two people are dead and Glendale police are trying to solve a mystery after a crash near the Loop 101.

"Glendale police say that around 7:30 Saturday night, an off-duty firefighter saw a car veer off the road and crash right in front of him near 59th Avenue and the North Valley Loop 101.

"When the firefighter got to the car, which Glendale Fire Department says had run into a ditch, he found a man and a woman dead inside with the car still running.

"The woman, a passenger in the car, had been shot in the face, according to a Glendale Fire official who said the driver had also been shot.

"Both occupants were confirmed dead at the scene.

"A steady rain hindered the search for clues though and right now police have few leads.

"Glendale Fire Department says it appears to be a murder/suicide, but the investigation is ongoing.

"The name of the man and woman have not yet been released."

From abc15.com...

Mother And Baby Gunned Down In Front Yard

"TUCSON, AZ — A mother, her baby, and two dogs were shot and killed in the front yard of an eastside home.

"Police were called to an apartment complex on the 1300 block of North Bonanza Avenue, near east Speedway between North Houghton and North Harrison Roads, for reports of multiple gunshots fired just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.

"Heather Marcucci, 34, 7-week-old Jase David DeBaker and two dogs were found dead in the front yard of the home, from gunshot-inflicted wounds.

"Jeremy DeBaker, 21; was found dead in front of the home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Marucci and Jeremy DeBaker lived together at the home with the child, police say.

"Tucson police Sgt. Pete Dugan, a spokesman for the department, said police are investigating the crime as a double murder/suicide."

From jrn.com...

Wounded Shooter To Face Charges

"PHOENIX, AZ — Phoenix police say a man who appears to have shot a woman as part of a murder/suicide pact will face charges.

"Authorities say the 44-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were found Friday at about 2:30 p.m. inside an apartment near 25th Street and Greenway Road with gunshot wounds.

"The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The man was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

"Police say evidence at the scene indicates the man fatally shot the victim but then became the victim of a failed suicide attempt. They say the two lived together at that apartment.

"Authorities plan to book the man into jail once he is released from the hospital."

From azfamily.com...

Shooter Makes 911 Call

"GREEN VALLEY, AZ — A man who shot his wife Saturday and then turned the gun on himself was suffering from a terminal illness, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

"The couple were identified Monday as Alice Phillips, 76, and George Phillips, 77, of Green Valley.

"A spokesman said George Phillips made the 911 call on Saturday. Deputies said they had no previous calls to the address and George Phillips did not have a criminal history.

"Their bodies were found in their home near the Las Campanas Social Center after the 911 call just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Deputies were unable to notify next of kin until Monday.

"Both died from gunshot wounds, according to a press release. The investigation is ongoing."

From gvnews.com...

Daughter Finds Parents Dead

"TUCSON, AZ — An investigation is ongoing into the apparent murder/suicide of a west-side couple.

"The husband and wife, both in their 50s, were found dead Thursday morning by their adult daughter, said Sgt. Pete Dugan, spokesman for the Tucson Police Department.

"All three lived in a home in the 3100 block of West Vuelta de los Mineros, near the intersection of West Sweetwater Drive and North Silverbell Road.

"The names of the husband and wife have not been released.

"Their daughter returned home at about 10 a.m., found her parents dead and called 911, Dugan said. A handgun was found near the bodies. Detectives are interviewing family, friends and neighbors,  Dugan said."

From tuscon.com...

Man Found Dead After Shooting & Stabbing Mom

"MESA, AZ — Police believe a man shot and stabbed his mother before killing himself at a Mesa RV park Friday.

"Officers responded to Mesa Regal RV Resort on Main Street shortly before 10:30 a.m. and found a woman in her late 40s with multiple wounds, according to Mesa Police Sgt. Tony Landato.

"The woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was reportedly in critical but stable condition Saturday morning.

"Landato said there was indication that the woman was shot and stabbed by her son, 21-year-old Mark Samual Taro.

"`What little information we had was from workers on site that indicated they had seen a subject running west of where we found our victim,` Landato said. `Our officers began to saturate the trailer park trying to locate this subject. We weren't sure if he had made it out of the park or not.`

"Officers reportedly found a vacant mobile home on the west side of the park with signs of forced entry. A perimeter was established and negotiation attempts were initiated.

"After a few hours without a response, officers entered the mobile home and found Taro dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Landato.

"The events leading up to the incident and the motive are unknown, Landato said."

From azfamily.com...

Motive Unknown, Autopsy Reports Pending

"CHANDLER, AZ — Chandler police are continuing to investigate the possible motives of the murder/suicide last weekend of a couple in their 50s, according to a police spokesman.

"Chandler police responded Friday night to the murder/suicide on West Ray Road, according to Sergeant Joe Favazzo, a department spokesman.

"Initial evidence led investigators to believe that Victor Rodarte, 57, stabbed and killed his wife, Irma Alonso, 56, and then shot himself, Favazzo said.

"Autopsy results regarding Rodarte and Alonso are pending, Favazzo said."

From azcentral.com...

Man Finds Wife, Daughter Dead

"MESA, AZ — Police believe that a woman and girl found dead in a Mesa home Monday were part of a murder/suicide.

"Officers responded to a home on East Ingram Street Monday afternoon after a man arrived home from work and found his wife and daughter dead.

"Police have identified the 45-year-old woman as Marcia Wentzel and the 12-year-old girl as her daughter Caitlin.

"Both had reportedly been suffering from `debilitating, long-term medical conditions,` according to Mesa police.

"Inside the home, officials also found two suicide notes.

"It appears that the cause of death may have been asphyxiation or prescription drug overdose, but a medical examiner has not yet confirmed the cause.

"No suspects are in custody and police do not believe anyone else was involved.

"The investigation is ongoing."

From eastvalleytribune.com...

Cops Find Apartment Shooter Dead In Car

"PHOENIX, AZ — Phoenix police officers are investigating a possible murder/suicide in which three children were found unharmed in an apartment with one of the victims, according to a police spokesman.

"Investigators believe a man killed a woman at a west Phoenix apartment complex late Sunday and drove about 10 miles before killing himself, said Officer James Holmes, a Phoenix police spokesman.

"Police received a 911 call at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday from a man who said he killed his wife and that she was in an apartment near 79th Avenue and McDowell Road, Holmes said.

"When officers arrived to the apartment and forced entry, they found a 33-year-old woman dead from an apparent gunshot wound, Holmes said.

"Officers also located three children, ages 1, 4 and 12, in the apartment but police believe the children were sleeping and did not witness the incident, Holmes said.

"Investigators later developed information that indicated the shooter may be driving a maroon sedan in the area of 15th Avenue and Indian School Road, Holmes said.

"A police helicopter located the vehicle and when ground crews arrived, according to Holmes, they found a 32-year-old man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."

From azcentral.com...

Gunshot Victims Found In "Suspicious Vehicle"

"MESA, AZ — Around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Mesa police responded to a call at Poston Junior High School at Adobe and 25th streets.

"Some neighbors who had arrived at the school to exercise on the premises placed a call to the police after they `noticed a vehicle that appeared suspicious` in the south parking lot, Sgt. Tony Landato said.

"The neighbors had only noticed one man inside who wasn't responding, but Mesa police took over and found an injured, unresponsive female.

"The woman was transported to a hospital but soon pronounced dead there.

"The man was already dead in the vehicle when police arrived.

"Landato said it appears to be a murder/suicide situation, and he could not disclose the nature of the couple's deaths.

"Landato said the department is also working on identifying the two deceased individuals and figuring out their relation to each other. He said they are both adults and don't appear to be related to the school where they were parked."

From KTAR...

Passerby Witnesses Shooting Death Of Teens

"PHOENIX, AZ — Phoenix police say a teenage boy shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before taking his own life Friday.

"The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Anastasia `Ana` Greer and the gunman as 15-year-old Matthew Bolton.

"Police responded to a home on West Villa Linda Dr., just west of 40th Dr., around noon Friday after receiving reports of gunshots.

"`When they arrived on scene they discovered the body of a male and female who were deceased from apparent gunshot wounds,` Phoenix police spokesman Tommy Thompson said.

"A man who ended up witnessing the murder/suicide, as he drove by the house it happened in front of, said he initially thought the situation was a joke.

"`I heard a scream and I saw a young girl running from a young man, him chasing her, and I thought simply two kids playing,` said Henry Gano.

"Gano said he quickly realized it was no game when he heard gunshots.

"`Then I noticed the gun in his hand,` said Gano. `And, he was both hands firing at her.`"

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Divorce Pending, Couple Found Dead

"APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — A couple was found dead Wednesday afternoon in Apache Junction in an apparent murder/suicide, police said.

"Brett `Kelly` Armstrong, 55, and Laurel `Laurie` Armstrong, 47, both of Apache Junction, were found dead about 1 p.m. Tuesday inside a home on 3165 West Foothill Street, according to Apache Junction Police Department spokesperson Constance Halonen.

"Halonen said the initial investigation indicates that Kelly Armstrong took Laurie Armstrong's life before taking his own life.

"Laurie Armstrong was the executive director for the Apache Junction branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley.

"`Laurie's strong community involvement has touched many lives. Our thoughts and compassion goes out to the surviving families,` Halonen said.

"Authorities say the couple had been married for more than 20 years.

"Pinal County Superior Court records show Laurie Armstrong filed a divorce petition last November. The status of the case was unclear Wednesday."

From kpho.com...

OR Couple Found Dead In AZ Motel

"KINGMAN, AZ — The bodies of an Oregon couple were discovered at a Kingman motel Monday, in what authorities believe to be a possible murder-suicide.

"According to Jennifer Sochocki, spokeswoman for the Kingman Police Department, officers responded to a motel in the 400 block of West Beale Street around 1:10 p.m. and found two victims with gunshot wounds.

"The victims have been identified as Mi Soon Kim, 60, and her husband, David Yong Kwang Kim, 64.

"Even though the investigation into their deaths continue, the preliminary report states the deaths are reportedly the result of a murder/suicide.

"No further information was available."

Source: Mohave Valley Daily News...

Gunshots Thought To Be New Years Celebration

"TOLLESON, AZ — A father and his two daughters have been found dead inside a home in Tolleson in what police are calling a murder/suicide.

"Police cordoned off an area near 93rd Avenue and West Jefferson around 10 a.m. after getting a call from a relative who found the bodies.

"Tolleson Police Sgt. Obed Gaytan said the girls, ages 6 and 8, had been shot. The father, identified by police as 45-year-old Alejandro Gallardo, died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

"Neighbors and those who work in the area told police they heard screaming coming from the home Wednesday morning.

"`I heard all this crying. Really horrifying crying. So I stopped to see what was going on. If someone was being hurt or someone needed help,` said neighbor Dennis Simms.

"Neighbors also told police they heard what sounded like gunshots or fireworks around midnight, but it seemed normal to them because it was New Year's Eve.

"The children's mother is staying with family at this time.

"Authorities said she was not present when the incident happened.

"The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time."

From abc15.com...