"This One's Kind Of Sticky"

"LOS ANGELES, CA — Two men died in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Los Angeles early Sunday after one of the men was shot trying to wrest control of a handgun from the other, who then appeared to turn the weapon on himself, authorities said.

"The shootings occurred about 1 a.m. in the 400 block of East 138th Street, a few miles east of Compton, authorities said.

"The victims were hanging out with a group of people in front of a residential building when one man pulled out a handgun, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Another man who tried to grab the gun was shot.

"The gunman then appeared to turn the handgun on himself, according to the sheriff's statement.

"The first gunshot victim died at the scene, authorities said. The gunman was taken to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. No other injuries were reported

"Los Angeles County Coroner’s Lt. Larry Dietz identified Dominique Barnett, 24, of Los Angeles, as the man who died at the scene and Jerrod Taylor, 23, also of Los Angeles, as the man who died at the hospital.

"Authorities said they don't know whether the shootings were accidental or if the gunman was attempting to commit murder or suicide. It's unclear what relationship the men had.

"`This one's kind of sticky,` said Sgt. Edmundo Hummel of the Sheriff's Department Headquarters Bureau. `They're trying to figure out what happened and we won't know for a while.`

"Sheriff's deputies found a handgun at the site of the shooting."

Source: LA Times...

Deadly December Crash Was Botched Suicide Bid

"LEBANON, NH — A former Fortune 500 executive was arraigned Friday on second-degree murder charges in a crash that killed a young Vermont couple expecting their first child in January.

"Robert Dellinger, 53, of Sunapee, told police he was depressed and trying to kill himself on Dec. 7 when he drove his pickup across an Interstate 89 median and into an oncoming car. Police say the truck became airborne and sheared off the top of the couple's car, killing them instantly. The unborn child also did not survive.

"He was arraigned on two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 29-year-old Jason Timmons and 24-year-old Amanda Murphy, who was eight-months pregnant.

"Dellinger sustained cuts on his head and face and was at first charged with two counts of reckless manslaughter. According to prosecutors, Dellinger told troopers after the crash that he had argued with his wife over medication he was taking for depression and was driving around when he decided to commit suicide."

From seacoastonline.com...

Woman Killed Trying To Prevent Suicide

"KEMP, TX — A woman was fatally shot Monday night in Kemp when she tried to take a gun from a suicidal friend, who then killed himself.

"Kaufman County deputies responded to the shooting at about 6:41 p.m. at the home of James Allan Nix in the 18000 block of FM 2613.

"Upon arrival, they found Nix and 21-year old Brittany Markham dead, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

"A witness at the home says Nix, 41, had made threats to injure himself. When Markham tried to stop him, the gun went off, fatally injuring her. The witness then heard a second shot while running from the home to report the shooting.

"Kaufman County authorities are still investigating the shooting, but despite initial reports the case has not been classified as a murder-suicide, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said."

From dallasnews.com...

Distraught Man Shoots Himself After Gun Play Accident

"FAIRBANKS, AK — The Alaska state troopers are investigating an apparent accidental shooting incident that has left one man dead and another fighting for his life at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

"Sources close to the case say the shooting took place around 9pm yesterday evening at University Park condominiums off Fairbanks Street.

"They say a 20–year old army soldier, identified as Chris Carter, had been playing with a firearm when it discharged, the round striking 21–year old air guardsman Phillip Villa.

"The source says both men may have been consuming alcohol when the incident occurred.

"He says Carter, apparently distraught over the shooting, then turned the gun on himself.

"Carter died just before 2:30 this morning.

"Villa is in critical condition at this hour according to the source, said to be carter's brother–in–law."

From KTVF...

Accidental Death Of Wife Drives Man To Suicide

"BURLINGTON, KY — A man attempted to take his own life just minutes after he crashed a vehicle, claiming the life of his wife.

"Boone County deputies were called to the 3600 block of Akin Lane in Burlington at 11:45 Wednesday night for a self-inflicted gunshot from an attempted suicide attempt.

"Deputies found John Marsh, 51, of Erlanger at that home. He was taken by aircare to University Hospital in Cincinnati where his current condition is not known.

"According to investigators, Marsh was driving on nearby Idlewild Road in a 2003 Honda Accord when he crashed. Marsh’s passenger, reported to be his 51-year-old wife, died in the crash.

"Marsh returned to the Akin Lane address where he told others of the accident before shooting himself with a rifle.

"Police later located the wrecked Honda completely off the road in the 4700 block of Idlewild Road with the female victim dead inside. The car had collided with a tree.

"The crash remains under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit. Detectives with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the Akin Lane scene."

From eaglecountryonline.com...

Man Reports Accidental Shooting Before Killing Himself

"MORGANTON, NC — Burke County deputies said a man shot and killed his wife in a trailer then walked to a gas station and called 911.

"The man went to a BP which was about a-quarter mile down the road. Police said he told them on the phone that he accidentally shot his wife on Hallyburton Road in Morganton.

"Deputies said they caught up with the man after he went to a nearby trailer park to see his son.

"The man had the shotgun with him.

"Police said when they ordered him to put his gun down that is when he shot and killed himself.

"No names have been released at this time."

Source Gaston Gazette...

Two Dead In Deer Hunting Incident

"READSBORO, VT — A Vermont deer hunter accidentally shot and killed his hunting buddy, and was so devastated he turned his rifle on himself, state police say.

"Investigators say Benjamin Birch, 39, Timothy Bolognani, 49, and Mark Colford were hunting near Readsboro, Vt., on Saturday afternoon when Birch shot a deer, according to local reports.

"The wounded animal managed to run off, and the trio began tracking it through the brush, local station WPTZ reported. Later Bolognani fired at what he may have thought was the deer, but instead heard Birch scream out in pain.

"Bolognani and Colford later found their pal bleeding on the ground, but could do nothing to save his life. Overwhelmed with grief, Bolognani then committed suicide with his own rifle, cops say.

"Authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy, but police said they don't suspect any foul play in the incident.

"According to a local report, Bolognani’s mother, Betty, is a former Vermont state representative."

From the New York Daily News...

Bizarre Shooting Investigated As Murder/Suicide

"SPRING CREEK, NV — Elko County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a possible murder/suicide that occurred Friday at a home in Spring Creek.

"According to detective Cpl. James Carpenter, deputies were dispatched at 9:30 p.m. to a residence Friday on a report a woman had been shot. A male caller, later identified as Kurt Stefka, 48, had told the dispatcher he had been shot at by his wife.

"During an attempt to disarm her, Stefka had said the gun discharged and struck his wife, Stacie Stefka, 42, in the head. Stefka then hung up on the dispatcher.

"Deputies found both Kurt and Stacie Stefka on the floor of their residence, bleeding.

"Kurt Stefka was transported to Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital where he was later declared to be dead as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot. Stacie Stefka was declared dead at her home as the result of a gunshot to her head."

Source: Elko Daily Free Press...

Suicide Follows Accidental Shooting

"CLAYMONT, DE — A man accidentally shot his friend to death then turned the gun on himself late Monday in Claymont, New Castle County police said.

"The incident took place about 11 p.m. in the first block of Third Ave. in the Overlook Colony neighborhood.

"Responding officers found two unresponsive men lying on the kitchen floor, each suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

"Quiandre Borican, a 20-year-old Wilmington man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Dishawn Burbage, 24 of Claymont, was pronounced dead after being transported to Christiana Hospital.

"Police said both men were friends, and Borican appears to have been accidentally killed by Burbage. After the accident, Burbage killed himself.

"Both of the victims’ bodies have been turned over to the medical examiner’s office where the exact cause of death will be determined."

From delawareonline.com...