Child Witnesses Parents' Murder/Suicide

"ORLANDO, FL — Orlando police say two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide and the couple’s child saw the whole thing.

"A police spokesman said it happened just before 5:30 p.m. at an apartment in the Stag Horn Villas at 4650 Stag Horn Drive.

"Police were called about a cutting, but arrived to find a man and woman lying on the floor.

"Both were taken to the hospital and later died from their injuries.

"Police did not say what injuries the victims had, but that the man killed the woman and then took his own life.

"According to investigators, the couple’s young daughter saw what happened and found a neighbor to tell them. That neighbor then called police.

"Police are still investigating and have not released the victim’s identities. The young girl is in the custody of the Department of Children and Families for now."

From cfnews13.com...

Deadly Argument Over New Boyfriend

"WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Two people were dead early Sunday after what Palm Beach Sheriff's Office investigators said was an apparent murder-suicide.

"Just before 1 a.m., deputies said Owen Cornwall, 50, who had been separated from his wife for some time, went to her residence at 17043 Orange Blvd., and after an argument over a new boyfriend, shot her.

"After the shooting, witnesses wrestled the gun away from Cornwall. But he fled on foot to his residence on 48th Avenue North, Loxahatchee, where he got another firearm from the garage.

"He then shot himself, according to deputies.

"Police say the couple had a history of domestic incidents."

From SunSentinel.com...

Two Dead, One Critical In Texas Love Triangle Shooting

"HARLINGEN, TX — Two people have been shot dead and the suspected gunman is in critical condition following an early Friday morning domestic disturbance in Harlingen.

"Harlingen police are investigating the case as a double murder and attempted suicide.

"Police officers responded to 1013 E. Polk Ave in reference to a burglary in progress around 12:39 a.m. Friday.

"While officers were on their way, the caller told a 911 operator that they heard gunfire.

"Officers found three subjects suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds: Sarah Maxwell Montemayor, 29, Devan Leroy Haynes, 28, and Omar Montemayor, 34.

"Investigators reported that Montemayor and his wife Sarah had been separated.

"Harlingen police believe that Montemayor broke into his estranged wife's home and then shot and killed Haynes, who police said is from the Karnes City area.

"Montemayor allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife and then turned the gun on himself.

"Police said paramedics took Montemayor to the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen where he was last listed in critical condition."

From ValleyCentral.com...

Florida Jumper Was Maryland Slasher

"WHEATON, MD — The man police believe killed a Wheaton woman Saturday morning was taken into custody by Florida police Tuesday after he jumped off a nine-story building in an apparent suicide attempt.

"Martire Puente-Fulcar, 31, remains in critical condition in a Miami area hospital Thursday after officers from the Miami Beach Police Department responded to an apparent suicide attempt at the Versailles Hotel, located at 3425 Collins Ave. in Miami, said Sgt. Bobby Hernandez, a spokesman for Miami Beach police.

"`Right now he’s in the hospital recovering from the injuries that he sustained when he jumped,` Hernandez said. `He was not conscious when officers arrived; he was discovered by a hotel security guard who called it in as an apparent suicide attempt.`

"Fulcar was developed as a suspect in the Montgomery County police’s investigation into the death of 37-year-old Rocio Nikaury Morcelo, who was found dead from multiple stab wounds in the stairwell of her apartment building in the 2200 block of Georgian Way in Wheaton at 3:31 a.m. Saturday, said Montgomery County police spokeswoman Officer Britta Thomas."

From Gazette.net...

7 Shot, 5 Dead In Workplace Murder/Suicide

"MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A gunman opened fire inside a Minneapolis sign company on Thursday, killing five people including himself and wounding four others, police said.

"Minneapolis Police spokesman Steve McCarty said five people were dead at Accent Signage Systems, including the gunman. Three others were in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis and a forth had non-life threatening injuries, he said.

"He declined to identify those killed or wounded, and said he did not know what connection the shooter may have had with the business, if any.

"A representative from Accent Signage Systems could not be reached for comment. A July article in a local business publication said the company had 28 employees.

"Police cordoned off the area around the company and held residents back."

From the Vancouver Sun...

UPDATE:

10/06/2012 — Gunman said "oh really," then started shooting...