"Time To Die"

"ROSEVILLE, MI — Announcing it was `time to die,` a 55-year-old Roseville man shot his live-in girlfriend in the chest and then turned the gun on himself, police said.

"The woman, 55, who survived the Saturday night attack, was in extremely critical condition at a local hospital, Roseville Police Chief James Berlin said today. The boyfriend was dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head when police arrived in the 26000 block of Ridgemont, Berlin said.

"Police were sent to the area about 11:15 p.m. Saturday on a report of gunshots being fired and a woman screaming for help. They found the woman, who Berlin did not name, lying in the driveway of the home, wounded. A short distance away was her boyfriend's body, police said.

"The pair shared the home on 26378 Ridgemont, apparently for at least a few years. The man, who Berlin identified as Michael Joseph Powell, had been suffering long-term health issues.

"But, he said, Powell had been drinking heavily that day or night, which exacerbated his medical condition, leading the couple to argue. Part of the argument, Berlin said, was about Powell's drinking.

"During the argument, the girlfriend told police, Powell pulled out a .380-caliber, semiautomatic handgun and pointed it at her and said it was `time to die,` Berlin said. He said Powell fired a shot at her inside the home and missed, hitting a bedroom wall.

"She fled the house, screaming for help, alerting neighbors who immediately called police. She took cover behind a car, but the man found her and shot at her, hitting her once in the chest, police said.

"He then walked a short distance and turned the gun on himself, taking his own life, police said.

"`It's kind of a tragedy all the way around,` Berlin said."

From freep.com...

Alcohol Suspected In Shooting Deaths

"SCRANTON, PA — When an argument broke out between neighbors Thomas E. Campion and Anthony M. Collins on Sunday night, Mr. Campion threatened to go into his house, come back outside and kill Mr. Collins.

"Then Mr. Campion retrieved a rifle and followed through on his threat, said Scranton Police Chief Carl Graziano.

"Police arrived on the 100 block of Green Place in the Pine Brook section of the city around 7 p.m. Sunday after reports of shots fired. They found Mr. Collins, 54, dead in the street.

"Mr. Campion, 65, shot himself as police closed in.

"`After (Mr. Campion) shot the victim we believe he fired several more shots in the area, potentially toward some of the other neighbors,` Chief Graziano said.

"Mr. Collins died from multiple gunshot wounds, said Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland on Monday. He ruled the death a homicide.

"Mr. Campion died from a single gunshot wound. His death is ruled a suicide, Mr. Rowland said.

"Chief Graziano said his department’s investigation of the incident is closed. Police found `there may have been some alcohol involved on the part of the shooter.`"

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One Dead, One On Life Support After Backyard Shooting

"RICHMOND, CA — A man who was fatally shot by his nephew in the backyard of his Richmond home Monday has been identified as 45-year-old single father Jesus Gil.

"Police believe the nephew, who hasn’t been identified, turned the gun on himself after shooting Gil about noon in the 1300 block of Mariposa Street. The nephew remains on life support, police Lt. Andre Hill said Tuesday.

"Alcohol may have been a factor in the incident, Hill added.

"One of Gil’s adult sons witnessed the shooting and called 911.

"Gil was the single father of four and a widower, according to the Contra Costa Times. Stunned neighbors told [reporters] Gil was always friendly and someone who often helped out his neighbors with various home improvement projects."

Source: Richmond Standard...

"He Was A Good Guy When He Wasn't Drinking"

"MCALESTER, OK — A man is dead and his son is in critical condition after a shooting and suicide in McAlester late Friday night. The sheriff said heavy drinking and arguing led up to the shooting.

"Pittsburg County Sheriff, Joel Kern, said the man was shot four times by his dad, who then turned the gun on himself. He said the dispute started when the son spilled Coke in the dad's car.

"Kern said the dad, William Gibson, his wife and his son Aaron were at a festival where they were asked to leave for drinking excessively.

"The sheriff said during their drive home to the 600 block of Pelican Avenue, the son spilled Coke in the car, starting an argument. The argument moved to the son's garage apartment.

"Once at home, around 11:30 Friday night, Kern said Gibson began choking his wife, threatening to kill her and his son. Gibson left his son's apartment and went to his home nearby, coming back with a 9 mm pistol, he said.

"Kern said Gibson shot his 34-year-old son four times, and when officers responded to the wife's 911 call, he shot and killed himself in police presence.

"The sheriff said he knows the family personally.

"`We've dealt with them a little bit in the past, but I personally know the family. I know they've had problems in the past, but yet, nothing this serious,` Kern said. `Yeah, I mean he's a good guy. He was a good guy, when he wasn't drinking.`

"Gibson, 66, had a history with the sheriff's department including public intoxication."

From news9.com...

Closing Time

"BROCKPORT, PA — Police are investigating an overnight attempted homicide/suicide in Brockport, Elk County.

"Police [told reporters] that it happened around midnight at the Brockport Army & Navy Club.

"State police say 31-year-old Eric Carlson became upset with the bartender as she was trying to close the bar.

"An argument broke out between the two when the 20-year-old bartender attempted to get Carlson to leave.

"Police say Carlson shot the victim multiple times with a pistol.

"Police say he then shot himself.

"The victim, whose name has yet to be released, was flown to UPMC Altoona.

"Her condition is unknown at this time.

"Carlson died at the scene."

From weareCentralPA.com...

"I Just Killed Doug"

"NEW CASTLE, PA — A Lawrence County man shot his stepfather to death and then pointed his gun at his mother before shooting and killing himself late Friday, state police said.

"Authorities determined the deaths of Justin E. Burnett, 29, and Douglas C. Weingartner, 60, both of Wayne, were the result of a murder/suicide, police Lt. Eric Hermick said on Saturday.

"Burnett and his stepfather hadn't had a good relationship since the late 1990s, Burnett's mother, Jo Ann Wein-gartner, told police, Hermick said.

"Jo Ann Weingartner picked her son up in Ellwood City about 10 p.m. Friday, Hermick said. Burnett was believed to have been at a bar. His car was equipped with an interlock device, which prevents someone from driving when intoxicated. Court records show that Burnett had two drunken-driving convictions from 2012.

"When the two arrived home, Hermick said, Douglas Weingartner briefly argued with Burnett about his drinking before going upstairs to his bedroom.

"Burnett took his .40-caliber handgun and walked into Weingartner's bedroom and shot him four times, Hermick said.

"`He just basically assassinated him,` Hermick said. `(Weingartner) didn't try to move or defend himself.`

"Jo Ann Weingartner, who was downstairs, thought that her son was banging on the bedroom door, not realizing she was hearing gunshots, Hermick said, until he returned downstairs holding the gun.

"After telling her, `I just killed Doug,` Hermick said, Burnett pointed the gun at his mother.

"Burnett then shot himself, Hermick said. Jo Ann Weingartner was not injured but was `visibly traumatized` when police arrived, police said. The Lawrence County Coroner's Office pronounced the two men dead at the scene.

"Hermick said police hadn't previously responded to emergency calls at the Weingartner home."

From triblive.com...

"Drugs And Alcohol" Possible Motive In Shootings

"EROS, LA — A Jackson Parish couple was found dead in their home this weekend in an apparent murder/suicide.

"Early Saturday morning, Jackson Parish deputies responded to 965 Flat Creek Road after a child called 911 reporting gun shots.

"There, officers found James M. Smith, 50, shot and killed his girlfriend Amanda Gail Henderson, 32, then killed himself.

"Sheriff Andy Brown says the two had been living at this residence for about a year, and Henderson had three children in the house. One of those children made the 911 call. The children have been placed with relatives.

"Brown says drugs and alcohol could play a part in a motive. The bodies have been taken to Little Rock for an autopsy, although police say the causes of both deaths were evident. The investigation continues."

From KNOE.com...

Couple Had History Of Domestic Violence

"GREEN BAY, WI — Green Bay police say the two bodies they found Monday on the city’s east side were the result of a murder/suicide.

"Authorities found 52-year-old Jeffrey Fish and 47-year-old Linda Dickenson dead in their Bader Street Apartment at 11 a.m.

"Police say Fish shot Dickenson before taking his own life.

"Authorities say the two had been in a relationship for ten years.

"Since 2007, police say they were called to the couple’s home several times for domestic incidents, often involving alcohol.

"They say the couple was drinking at a wedding Friday night.

"Fish was supposed to go fishing with family Saturday morning, but he never showed up.

"Authorities checked on the couple after Dickenson didn’t show up to work Monday.

"`We interviewed several people who knew Jeff and Linda and it appears she’s been the victim of domestic violence in the past, which included an incident where she received a black eye and an incident where he allegedly pointed a firearm at her in the past,` said Captain Todd Thomas, Green Bay Police Department.

"Green Bay police say of the city’s last 11 homicides, 5 were related to domestic violence."

From fox11online.com...

Shooter Kills Brother, Botches Suicide Bid

"COWETA, OK — The Wagoner County Sheriffs Office is investigating an apparent murder/suicide attempt after finding one man dead of gunshot wounds, Maj. Gary Handley said.

"Jeremiah Roberts was found deceased Saturday in a residence in the 25000 block of East 121st Street South, Handley said. Roberts' brother, Randall Grigg Jr., was also found with gunshot wounds, but was still alive.

"Handley said it appears Roberts and Grigg had gotten in an argument while drinking, and that Grigg had killed Roberts, then turned the gun on himself. Grigg is in a Tulsa hospital in critical condition, Handley said.

"Grigg's wife and nine children, ages 1-14 years old, were in the residence at the time of the shooting, Handley said.

"`I think it's a tragedy this has occurred, especially during the holiday season,` sheriff Bob Colbert said in a statement. `My heart goes out to these poor children in the home that unfortunately had to witness this event.`"

From Tulsa World...

Two Men Dead After Drunken Argument

"ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Albuquerque police now say two men found dead in a northwest Albuquerque home Monday night were killed in a murder/suicide.

"The shooting involved a man and his son-in-law.

"Investigators say 58-year-old Henry Aragon called 911 saying he had just shot his son-in-law, 38-year-old Antonio Trujillo. Before officers could get there Aragon had shot and killed himself.

"The incident occurred a little before 7 o’clock Monday night inside a home on Seaside Road, near Unser and Bluewater.

"Police say Aragon was drinking with neighbors since the afternoon.

"At some point Trujillo came home and began drinking, too.

"The two argued and Aragon shot Trujillo.

"Police say Aragon called 911 and could be heard screaming at Trujillo not to die.

"In the three minutes it took officers to get to the home, neighbors say they were pleading with Aragon to put the gun down, but he then shot himself in front of them.

"Both were pronounced dead on the scene."

From kasa.com...

Two Dead After Birthday Celebration Turns Violent

"RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Authorities were investigating a murder/suicide Friday in Rutherford County.

"Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said they were called to a home on 479 Weeks Road after shots were fired.

"Investigators said a man and a woman were found dead inside the home in what appeared to be a murder/suicide.

"Authorities have identified the deceased as Robert and Janie Stone.

"Investigators said Janie Stone and a friend had gone out earlier to celebrate Stone's 50th birthday. Deputies said the friend was at the couple's home when an argument broke out between the Stones. Investigators said Robert Stone fired at Janie before turning the gun on himself.

"Deputies said the friend was not injured but was taken to Rutherford Regional for evaluation.

"The shooting was alcohol-related, according to authorities."

From WYFF4.com...

Grandma Rescues Grandkids By Becoming Victim

"WILLSBURG, KY — A Kentucky woman was apparently shot and killed by her son-in-law who police say also took his own life.

"At around 10:30 Sunday night, dispatchers received a frantic phone call from a 17-year-old who had just run from the house where police believe his step father killed his grandmother.

"Phyllis Tarter, 58, lived with her grandsons, daughter Debbie and son in law in a Willisburg home.

"Debbie says her husband, William Woodford, 52, was drinking Sunday night and became abusive. Tarter called police 15 minutes before she was shot, worried for her daughter's life not her own

"Family members say Tarter tried to distract her son-in-law, but the 58-year-old became the victim herself allowing her daughter and grandson to escape. Police arrived at the home and tried to make contact with Woodford for about five hours. At about 3:30am they entered the home and found the 52-year-old with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police will rely on the autopsy to confirm whether the shooting was a murder suicide."

From whas11.com...

Man Kills Mother, Self After Beating Girlfriend

"PALM BAY, FL — Palm Bay police say a man who allegedly shot and killed his mother and then himself was apparently upset over the death of his father and a fight with his pregnant girlfriend.

"Keith Jay, 29, allegedly shot and killed his mother, Ruth Jay, 54, before taking his own life, Palm Bay police spokeswoman Yvonne Martinez said. The incident occurred within 24 hours of a dispute between Keith Jay and his pregnant girlfriend, she said.

"Officials said the murder-suicide occurred early Saturday at the family’s home in the 100 block of Certosa Avenue NE.

"`He was upset over the anniversary of his dad’s death,` Martinez said, adding that witnesses said Keith Jay had been drinking much of the day before the shootings. Martinez said Keith Jay got into an argument with his girlfriend, who police did not identify the woman because she is a victim of domestic violence.

"`He did have an argument with her,` she said. `He beat her pretty severely.`

"The woman, who is expected to recover, went to get help from a neighbor and did not know about the murder-suicide when police contacted her, Martinez said.

"The shootings were reported at the home about 1 a.m. Saturday, police Sgt. Jesse Eakins said. Certosa Avenue is a residential street just northwest of the intersection of Malabar Road and Emerson Drive.

"According to an initial investigation report, Jay had threatened suicide before."

From floridatoday.com...

Thanksgiving Ruined By Drunk With A Gun

"ALBERTVILLE, AL — Albertville Police are investigating an apparent attempted murder and suicide attempt in a mobile home park just off Alabama 205.

"According to Albertville Police Chief Doug Pollard, a Hispanic man joined his estranged wife for a Thanksgiving meal at a mobile home on Lydia Drive Thursday. Pollard said the man was `highly intoxicated.`

"Just before 7 p.m., the couple got into an argument in the bedroom of the mobile home. The husband pulled out a gun and shot his wife four times in the arm and once in the face. He then turned the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head.

"Names of the victims have not been released.

"A male family member took the woman—who is eight months pregnant—to Marshall Medical Center South in a small black sedan before medics arrived on scene.

"She was reportedly suffering from a serious head wound and was in grave condition, Pollard said.

"The husband was transported to Marshall Medical Center South by Albertville Fire medics.

"Pollard said both would be airlifted from the hospital to Huntsville Hospital for further treatment Thursday night.

"Another female and some children were in the home at the time of the shooting, but none were injured, Pollard said."

From The Reporter...