Victim Stable After Being Shot Multiple Times

"KANSAS CITY, KS — One man died and a woman suffered critical injuries Monday in what police are calling a disturbing case of domestic violence. It happened at 51st and Leavenworth Road. As of Tuesday morning, the woman was in stable condition.

"Witnesses described a horrible scene just before 8 a.m. as people were headed to work and school. Witnesses told [reporters] they saw a man and woman arguing, with the woman trying to get away from the man. At one point, the man grabbed the woman by her hair or around her neck and dragged her across Leavenworth Road. As the woman fought back, witnesses say the man pulled out a handgun and shot the woman, and then stood over her and fired more shots into her body before shooting and killing himself.

"Perhaps most disturbing for everyone involved was seeing the woman’s eight-year-old daughter only a few feet away. The girl ran over to the two bodies after the shooting and started crying.

"`Beating on a woman anyway, then dragging her for everybody to see,` said Brenda Mosley, who witnessed the crime. `That’s not nice, and to do it in front of a little girl? That’s a coward.`

"Police confirm that the woman has two children, the eight-year-old and a three-year-old. Witnesses said she may have been bringing the children to a neighbor when the dispute started. Police say the woman is critically wounded. The man is dead. Mosley and others say it was a terrible thing for them to see. They can’t imagine the trauma experienced by the child, who also witnessed the violence."

From WDAF TV...

Bodies Found In Crashed SUV

"OVERLAND PARK, KS — Overland Park police said they're investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened early Sunday.
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"Police said it happened about 1 a.m. near College Boulevard and Mastin Street, just southwest of the Corporate Woods office complex.

"Investigators said officers were called to the scene of a crash and found two people dead inside of an SUV that had crashed into a fence.

"Both of the people in the SUV had died from gunshot wounds, police said. They said it was clear that one person shot the other before committing suicide.

"Police said the victims are a man and a woman but they haven't released their names or reveal who they think fired the fatal shots."

From KMBC...

"He Heard His Mother Scream"

"AUGUSTA, KS — Two people have died in Augusta in what police are calling a murder\suicide.

"A boy called 911 at 9:41 p.m. Thursday to report shots being fired in the house at 1235 Helen in Augusta, said Tyler Brewer, director of public safety in Augusta.

"`He had locked himself in a bedroom,` Brewer said. `He heard his mother scream.`

"The dispatcher was able to talk the boy into crawling out a bedroom window to get to safety, Brewer said, and officers were on the scene within three minutes. They heard no gunshots following their arrival.

"After there was no response from inside even after authorities used a bullhorn to try to communicate, Brewer said, a special services tactical team entered the house on the southwest corner of Summit and Helen a few blocks west of State Street and found a man and woman dead inside.

"They have been identified as Gary Weaver, 45, and Erin Weaver, 31. The boy who called 911 is safe, Brewer said. No other children were inside the house when police arrived.

"There was no previous history of domestic violence or other police calls at that residence, Brewer said.

"It’s the first murder in Augusta since 2010, he said."

From kansas.com...

Unknown Motive In Death Of Couple

"SHAWNEE, KS — Police are investigating a murder/suicide in Shawnee.

"Officers were called to the area near Goddard Drive and W. 72nd Terrace around 9:25 p.m. Sunday, where they found two people fatally shot inside a home.

"Authorities have identified the two as 57-year-old Deborah K. Clare and her husband 46-year-old Michael A. Clare.

"According to the Shawnee Police Department, a preliminary investigation reveals Michael first shot his wife and then later turned the gun on himself.

"A motive has not yet been determined."

From khsb.com...

Botched Murder/Suicide Sends Two Men To Hospital

"WICHITA, KS — Two people have been hospitalized after a shooting at a gift store on Douglas near East High School on Thursday afternoon, police said.

"The shooting was reported at 2:15 p.m. at the Flying Pig Gift Boutique at Douglas and Green, authorities said.

"Capt. Hassan Ramzah gave this account of the incident:

"A man went into the Flying Pig carrying a shotgun and asking whether a particular person was in the store. He approached two women, asking about the person, and they exited through a back door. At least one customer was in the store.

"The gunman, in his 30s, allegedly shot a man in his 40s in the legs. He then shot himself in the head.

"Both men were taken to Wesley Medical Center. The suspect was in critical condition, and the victim was in serious condition, Ramzah said.

"Ramzah described the situation as possible domestic violence, in which the gunman was possibly an ex-boyfriend of a woman and the victim was the current boyfriend of the woman.

"Police were not looking for any other suspects in connection with the shooting."

From kansas.com...

Travelers Found Dead In Bloody Motel Room

"BONNER SPRINGS, KS — Police said they are investigating after two bodies were found at a hotel in Bonner Springs Thursday.

"The bodies of Lacie Martinez and Michael James Jr., both in their 20s, were found inside one of the rooms by a housekeeper, about noon at the Holiday Inn Express north of Interstate 70 on Ridge Drive.

"The couple was from Fayetteville, NC. Lacie Martinez's father, Richard, said the couple was traveling from North Carolina to Seattle with plans to visit James' mother. Richard Martinez said his daughter had been dating James about a year.

"Right now, officials said the deaths appear to be the result of murder/suicide. They said they won't know for sure until after autopsies are performed Friday.

"Richard Martinez said police believe James shot Lacie Martinez and then shot himself. He said both families were devastated, saying they were good kids who had planned to attend college this fall.

"While police aren't saying at this time the exact causes of death, they said a lot of blood was found in the room."

From KCTV5.com...

Bodies Found In Burned Out Home

"BOURBON COUNTY, KS — Officials have ruled a tragic incident that took place Wednesday, April 10, in rural Bourbon County a double murder/suicide.

"A news release from the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office said Monday that while there are lab reports still pending, an investigation has determined the incident, which left three people dead, to be a double homicide/suicide.

"The bodies of Terry Lynn Prestley, 30, and her 5-year-old daughter, Alivia Prestley, were found by investigators Thursday in the burned remains of a house at 688 240th St., victims of gunshot wounds. A third body, that of 30-year-old Donald "Bryce" Prestley, was found in a vehicle just south of the residence. All of the bodies were transported last week to Kansas City, Kan., for autopsies.

"As a result of the investigation and autopsies, it was determined that the female in the residence, as well as the child, died as a result of a firearm. Donald Prestley was found to have died as a result of a self-inflicted injury, the release said."

From The Fort Scott Tribune...

Police Find Three Bodies In Home

"TOPEKA, KS — Police say three people whose bodies were found inside a Topeka home died in an apparent double murder/suicide.

"Police said Saturday in a news release that `there is no threat to the public.`

"Police identified the victims as 36-year-old Shawna Solis, 40-year-old Antwan Muhammad and 37-year-old Howard Givens.

"Police didn't say who was suspected of pulling the trigger. The shooting was reported around 9:15 p.m. Friday. The officers who rushed to the home found three gunshot victims, and police said all three were pronounced dead at the scene.

"No other information was provided."

From SFGate...

One Dead, One Critical After Attempted Murder/Suicide

"OLATHE, KS — A domestic dispute ended with one person shot dead and another critically wounded inside an Olathe home, according to police.

"Police said 52-year-old Donald J. Johnston died in the attempted murder/suicide. Police are still investigating the incident, but said 51-year-old Tammy J. Johnston lived through the incident but is in serious condition. Police believe Donald may have shot Tammy, then himself.

"A 20-year-old female who was reportedly locked in an upstairs bedroom called 911 to say two people were shot around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. Police said she did not witness the incident.

"Police rescued Tammy from the home in the 15800 block of W. 148th Terrace 10 minutes later. She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with critical injuries.

"Officers found Donald fatally shot inside the home."

From kshb.com...

"Why Am I Awake?"

"KANSAS CITY, MO — A 93-year-old Kansas City man has been charged with killing his 95-year-old wife in what investigators are calling a homicide and attempted suicide.

"The Jackson County prosecutor filed the second-degree murder charge Wednesday against Harry Irwin, who remained hospitalized with self-inflicted stab wounds in his chest.

"Police have not said how Grace Irwin died. Paramedics who were called to the couple's home around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday found her in bed, with blood on her head.

"A paramedic told police Harry Irwin was unresponsive in a chair, with blood on his shirt and arms. The paramedic says Irwin regained consciousness and said he had killed his wife and himself, then asked, `Why am I awake?`

"Neighbors said the wife had been in poor health. The couple's children and grandchildren visited them often."

From mysanantonio.com...

Two Dead In Rural Kansas Home

"HOISINGTON, KS — Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide north of Hoisington on Tuesday evening.

"According to a press release from the Barton County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to a rural residence in the 1600 block of NE 20 Ave. at around 8:30 PM by a juvenile who stated shots had been fired. Officers arrived at the single farm residence and found two bodies. The juvenile was hiding in a closet and unharmed.

"The bodies were identified by the Barton County Coroner's Office as 35-year-old Justin Heggemeier and his wife, 39-year-old Michelle Heggemeier.

"Both lived at the rural location and a preliminary investigation indicates the woman was shot at close range and the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"The incident is under investigation."

From KRSL.com...

No Known Motive In Double Murder/Suicide

"WICHITA, KS — Wichita Police said a triple shooting will be investigated as a double murder suicide.

"Police were called to check the residence at 337 North Ash after a man spotted three bodies inside a converted apartment house Saturday afternoon. Officers are not looking for any suspects.

"A weapon was recovered at the scene, but its not known if that was the gun used in the shooting. So far, no names have been released. Police will release more information at Monday's briefing.

"Two women were taken downtown by a detective for questioning about the suspicious deaths.

"`They are familiar with occupants inside of the house,` said Wichita Police Cpt. Hassan Ramzah.

"Additional residents of the house are also being interviewed. A motive is not known.

"The home was converted into several apartments. A 47 year-old man called police to check the residence about noon Saturday.

"`The victims were found in the upper portion of the house,` Ramzah said. `It appears some type of disturbance may have occurred inside the residence sometime earlier in the day.`"

From KFDI.com...

Female Shooter In Critical Condition After Attempted Murder/Suicide

"WICHITA, KS — There had no history of domestic violence with the couple involved in a deadly shooting incident in south Wichita Wednesday night, a police official said Thursday.

"Officers responding to a 911 call made by the guardian of a 37-year-old woman heard a gunshot as they were preparing to enter the house in the 2200 block of East 53rd Street South at 9:41 p.m. Wednesday, Lt. Todd Ojile said.

"When officers entered the house near Hydraulic, they found a 38-year-old man in the living room, Ojile said. He had been shot several times and was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report identified the man as Hoang Tuan.

"Officers checked the rest of the house and found the woman in a back bedroom with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was taken to Wesley Medical Center, where she remained in critical condition on Thursday morning.

"There was no indication of a physical disturbance in the house, Ojile said. The guardian reported the woman told him they had been in an argument, she had shot her husband and she planned to kill herself.

"Information on what the argument was about has not been released."

From kansas.com...

Altercation Leads To Murder/Suicide Of Brothers

"MISSION, KS — A Merriam man fatally shot his brother outside a Mission office building Thursday morning and then killed himself several hours later as police moved in on him in south Kansas City.

"Mission police said Robert J. Pruitt, 58, shot Todd A. Pruitt, 51, of Shawnee, in front of witnesses about 7:15 a.m.

"The shooter sped away in a stolen rental car from the parking lot in the 5700 block of Broadmoor Street, just north of Johnson Drive. About 11 a.m., police received a tip that Robert Pruitt was near 104th Street and Blue River Road in Kansas City. Tactical officers began searching parkland and woods in the area.

"When they spotted Pruitt near a creek just before noon, he turned a gun on himself and fired.

"Witnesses told police that the men had an altercation in the parking lot before Robert Pruitt shot his brother several times, including at least once in the head. The younger Pruitt was taken to a hospital, where he died."

From the Kansas City Star...

Hole From Stray Bullet Leads To Scene Of Murder/Suicide

"TOPEKA, KS — Police have identified the two people found dead at the Pines Apartment Complex, which has been confirmed as a murder suicide.

"They have been identified as 22-year-old Kahlyn Heine and 26-year-old Jeremiah Campbell, both of Topeka.

"Authorities say Campbell was the shooter.

"Topeka Police are still investigating the two deaths. Officers say they were called around 9:30 Saturday morning (9/8), to The Pines Apartments at 238 SW Gage Blvd., regarding vandalism.

"Police say a woman had found a bullet hole in the wall of her apartment. Law enforcement officials on the scene were led to an adjacent apartment, where they found two individuals dead.

"Officials say the couple was out with friends hour before the shootings."

From WIBW.com...

Two Dead In Early Morning Shooting

"SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS — South Hutchinson Police Department responded to a report of gunshots at a local residence about 2:30 a.m. today.

"Sheriff Randy Henderson reported that officers found two adults, a male and a female, inside the home at 229 E. C Ave.

"Reno County Death Scene Investigator John Tracy is on scene assisting in what is believed to be a murder/suicide.

"A neighbor, Debra Moos, who lives diagonally across from the home, said her dog woke her barking about 2:24 a.m. Sunday morning. She let the dog out, sat on the couch and heard something that sounded like a thud. She turned on the porch light, saw nothing, sat back down and suddenly heard sirens. When she looked out again emergency vehicles were coming down the streets.

"Moos described the neighborhood, just a half block from South Hutchinson Elementary, as quiet. Moos said several elderly people lived in the area.

"Investigators were still on the scene at about 8 a.m. One investigator was seen carrying two long guns from the home."

From HutchNews.com...

Coroner Rules Murder/Suicide

"LEAWOOD, KS — Police said they are investigating after a husband and wife were found dead in a Leawood home.

"Officers were called to a home on 2211 West 104th Street, just east of High Drive about 1:40 p.m. because a young woman said her parents weren't answering when she knocked at their door.

"Officers entered the home where they found a man and woman, both 40 to 50 years of age, dead inside. Police said the two people are husband and wife and the coroner has ruled the deaths a result of a murder-suicide caused by gunshot wounds.

"`There was no forced entry, the deceased were in the same room together, it didn't appear that there was any type of intruder,` Capt. Kevin Cauley with the Leawood Police Department said.

"The people have been identified as Elisabeth Juergens, 48, and Jurgen `Eric` Juergens, 55."

From KCTV5.com...

A Week After 30th Anniversary Couple Is Found Dead

"TECUMSEH, KS — The deaths of a husband and wife found in their Tecumseh home last Tuesday have preliminarily been ruled as a murder-suicide, according to a release from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

"In a release, the sheriff’s office indicates Andrew Jackson Jr. is a suspect in the murder of his estranged wife, Carolyn R. Jackson. Preliminary investigation also has determined Andrew Jackson’s death was a suicide, the release stated.

"The couple had been going through a divorce proceeding, which Carolyn Jackson initiated in March.

"Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies found the Jacksons dead in their Tecumseh home about 7:25 p.m. May 29, when they responded to a check welfare call.

"The Jacksons were found exactly one week after their 30th wedding anniversary—being wed May 22, 1982, in Monroe, La., according to Shawnee County District Court records.

"Those records show the couple was in the midst of a separation.

"Carolyn Jackson, 52, filed a petition for separate maintenance on March 16, citing incompatibility. On March 19, Andrew Jackson, 57, was issued a temporary restraining order pertaining only to the sale or disposition of the pair’s shared property. A hearing was set for 9:30 a.m. July 5.

"Records indicate the couple had three adult children."

From cjonline.com...

No Details Released In Suspected Murder/Suicide

"EDWARDSVILLE, KS — Edwardsville police released the names this afternoon of two men found shot to death Monday afternoon in the western Wyandotte County community.

"David McKay, 43, lived at the home where the shootings occurred in the 500 block of High Street.

"Police identified the other man as 28-year-old Javreese Lockett. Police said he lived in the Kansas City area but a specific address was not available for him.

"Police were called to the house on a reported shooting about 4:20 p.m. Monday and found both men dead inside.

"A woman and a four-year-old boy were in the home at the time of the shooting but did not witness it, police said.

"No details were released about circumstances surrounding the shooting.

"In a Tuesday morning press release, Edwardsville Police Chief Mark Mathies said investigators believe the incident was a possible murder-suicide. But an official ruling will have to be made later by the Wyandotte County district attorney, according to investigators. They said no suspects were being sought."

From The Kansas City Star...

Police Suspect Past Relationship

"LEAVENWORTH, KS — A man burst into a rural Leavenworth County home, shot one man to death and injured a woman before killing himself.

"Leavenworth County Undersheriff Ron Cranor said the rampage occurred about 8:30 p.m. at 25016 164th St. just outside of Lansing.

"Authorities believe the suspect had a current or past relationship with the daughter of the man he killed.

"Cranor said the suspect forced open the front door and shot the man in the chest with a handgun. He was dead at the scene. The suspect also shot the daughter. She was taken to a hospital but her injury is not considered life-threatening and she was expected to be released tonight.

"The victim’s wife and daughter were able to run out of the house. The wife was not injured.

"Cranor said the suspect exited the back door of the house and shot himself. He was dead at the scene.

"Authorities have not released any identifications. They were awaiting a search warrant for the residence."

From the Kansas City Star...