Licensed Gunman Kills Child, Injures Woman, Commits Suicide

"RIDLEY PARK, PA — A 5-year-old boy was shot to death late Saturday night and his mother seriously injured in what Ridley Township police said was a shooting rampage by the child's father, who then shot himself in the head.

"Ridley police gave the following account:

"At 11:10 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to the Penn Ridge Apartments in the 1100 block of Haverford Road in the township's Crum Lynne section to investigate a report of several people shot.

"Cion Styles was lying on the grass at the rear of an apartment building, bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to the head. Washington had been shot in the face and buttocks.

"Washington told police she and her son had been attending a birthday party there for one of her sister's children earlier in the day. Tyrell Styles had stopped by around 5 p.m. to spend some time with Cion.

"When Tyrell Styles arrived back at Penn Ridge Apartments shortly after 11 p.m., Washington went outside to retrieve her son and gunshots rang out.

"Washington told police she and Cion had been shot by Tyrell Styles, who then fled in a white Pontiac Grand Prix.

"Several minutes later, police from Prospect Park, Norwood and Tinicum saw that car running red lights on Chester Pike. The car then crashed into a pickup truck at Oak Avenue and Chester Pike, before continuing on Chester Pike with police in pursuit.

"It then turned down Brainerd Boulevard, a dead-end street in Sharon Hill. As officers approached the stopped car, Tyrell Styles shot himself.

"His son was pronounced dead at Crozer-Chester Hospital. Hours later, at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Tyrell Styles was pronounced dead at HUP.

"Tyrell Styles had no prior criminal record and had a license to carry the gun he used, police said."

From philly.com...

Party Pooper Shoots Himself After Police Chase

"DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Authorities say the man wanted in connection to a murder at a birthday party this past weekend killed himself before U.S. Marshals could take him into custody on Friday.

"Police had been searching for 40-year-old Ohave Whitfield since last Saturday. They say he was a guest at a birthday party being thrown at a home on Crystal Lake Drive. They believe an argument turned violent, leading him to shoot and kill 53-year-old Alicia Johnson. Her daughter, 31-year-old Dana Johnson, was also shot during the incident.

"Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force caught up with Whitfield around noon on Friday in DeKalb County. When he spotted authorities, he got into the passenger seat of a car and fled the scene. They ended up in a parking lot near the intersection of Wesley Chapel Road and Snapfinger Woods Drive. That is where he pulled out a handgun and shot himself.

"The driver of the vehicle, who has not yet been identified, is cooperating with investigators."

From FOX Atlanta...

Argument At Party Leaves Two Dead

"DALLAS, TX — A man fatally shot his wife, then himself during an argument at a family gathering near Dallas Executive Airport, police said.

"The man was dropping his children off with his wife at a relative’s house in the 6500 block of Maryibel Circle, according to police. A neighbor down the street said the house hosted a raucous drinking party nearly every Sunday.

"The neighbor, who didn’t want his name printed due to safety concerns, said he heard the couple and several others arguing in the street about 6:40 p.m. He looked out his window and saw the man `pointing something` at the woman.

"The neighbor heard at least three gunshots in quick succession. His security camera recorded other people from the gathering running frantically through the street.

"In Spanish, people screamed: `Oh my god, she’s dead,` and `don’t let him leave,` the neighbor said.

"He said the man threatened witnesses in the street with the gun for about a minute before shooting himself.

"Police said the couple died at the scene. Their names were not released late Sunday, and police taped off most of the block around the bodies."

From dallasnews.com...

Terrified Kids Run From Roller Rink Murder/Suicide

"GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — Grand Prairie police say six people were shot and killed and four others were wounded at a roller skating rink Saturday evening.

"Police said gunfire broke out around 7 o'clock during a domestic dispute between a husband and wife at a private birthday party at Forum Roller World, 1900 South Great Southwest Parkway.

"The man pulled out a gun and began shooting, police said. Five people were killed and four others were wounded.

"`It appears to be a domestic situation at this point, and it appears that the suspect did die from self-inflicted gun wounds,` said Grand Prairie police Chief Steve Dye.
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"The ages of the victims were not released, but police said they range from teens to young adults.

"`We are still working on identifying the victims and we are still working on notifying the families,` Chief Dye said. `Most, if not all of the victims at this point appear to be Asian.`

"People were seen running from the skating rink.

"`They just looked terrified,` said Cody Poston. `There's several people crying. The kids were just kind of oblivious, I mean, they were ranging from four to 10 years old.`"

From WFAA.com...

Depressed Shooter Ruins Party For Everyone

"ERATH COUNTY, TX — A man and woman are dead after an apparent murder/suicide that took place about 10 p.m. Saturday at an Erath County home.

"Kai Hilbert, 41, apparently shot his ex-wife, Jennifer Marie Rice, 36, during a family gathering at his home on U.S. Highway 67 near the county line.

"Sheriff Tommy Bryant said little information is known at this time and investigators are trying to determine what triggered the double tragedy.

"`What we know is that the suspect had some type of family gathering and his ex-wife was part of it,` Bryant said. `At some point during the event, an argument between the two took place in the front yard.`

"Witnesses told detectives that Hilbert left during the dispute and returned a short time later with a handgun.

"`He pointed the gun at the witnesses, then took his ex-wife to the ground and shot her in the head,` Bryant said.

"He then turned the gun on himself.

"Rice died at the scene and Hilbert died while he was being airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital.

"The couple reportedly shared custody of their children, who are believed to have been at the home when the incident occurred. Bryant said it is not clear, however, if the children witnessed the slaying.

"Hilbert worked at Pal-Con Ltd. as an industrial maintenance technician and Rice was the manager at Chicken Express in Hico, where she reportedly graduated from high school in 1993.

"Family members told investigators that Hilbert had been suffering from depression."

From the Empire-Tribune...

"He Was A Big Raiders Fan"

"NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA — A 10-year-old boys' birthday party ended tragically Saturday after an argument between his mother and uncle.

"It happened at a home on San Ardo Way in North Highlands. Police say around 6pm Saturday the brother and sister got into an altercation in the garage of the residence.

"The brother allegedly shot his sister before he turned the gun on himself. A number of family members and children were at the party when the shooting happened. However, police say all of them made it out safely. Neighbors gathered outside for hours in disbelief as authorities from the Sacramento Sheriff's Department processed the crime scene. A young boy may have witnessed the murder-suicide.

"It's not clear why the two victims were arguing but sources say the sister had been packing earlier in the day to move out.

"`They moved in about nine months ago. He was a big Raiders fan`, said Jay Reece, a next-door neighbor. Police have not released the identity of either victim. The brother is said to have been at least 40-years-old. The sister was in her 30's.

"Neighbors say the birthday party was for the sister's 10-year old son. It's not clear if he has any siblings."

From KTXL...