Wife Dead, Husband Critical After Argument In Home

"HAMMOND, IN — A Northwest Indiana man is in critical condition after allegedly shooting his wife to death before turning the gun on himself Saturday night in Hammond.

"Renata Marquez, 37, shared a home with her mother, 38-year-old husband and 4-year-old daughter in the 2000 block of Lincoln Avenue in Hammond, according to the Lake County, Ind., Coroner's office and Hammond police Lt. Richard Hoyda.

"Marquez's mother heard the couple fighting about 11:45 p.m. and called the man to see if anything was wrong, Hoyda said. The 38-year-old said everything was fine, but when the fighting continued, the older woman went to the married couple's part of the house to check, he said.

"The woman found her daughter shot to death, with her granddaughter and the 38-year-old nearby, Hoyda said.

"The woman grabbed the girl, ran from the house and dialed 911, Hoyda said.

"When police arrived, the man shot himself, Hoyda said. He was taken to a trauma center at an Illinois hospital where he remained in critical condition Sunday afternoon.

"Hoyda said Hammond police are monitoring the man's condition as they continue to investigate, and charges may be filed against the man next week if his condition improves."

From FOX46...

Love Triangle Ends In Gunfire

"OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — A man and a woman are now dead following a domestic shooting today in Ocean Springs, according to a news release from the Ocean Springs Police Department.

"Captain William Jackson identified the deceased as Patrick Norman, 42, of Hoover, Ala., who committed suicide after shooting Amanda Salas, 36, and Christopher Dale Prevost, 30, both of Ocean Springs.

"Salas died from her injuries at 1:50 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Hospital.

"The incident occurred at 10:55 a.m. at a residence on 209 Hunter Drive in Ocean Springs.

"Jackson said Norman and Salas `had been in a dating relationship prior to this incident but were currently separated.`

"Salas was now dating Prevost.

"Salas was shot once on the left side of the head with a 9 mm handgun, and Prevost was shot in the left shoulder, an injury Jackson said is not life-threatening."

From gulflive.com...

Neighbors Tip Police To Attempted Murder/Suicide

"WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Tragedy struck West Hollywood yesterday when a man allegedly stabbed his boyfriend/roommate to death and then attempted suicide.

"The report of a possible altercation came in just before 5:00 pm from the 900 block of Palm Avenue, a street that runs between Santa Monica Boulevard on the south to Holloway on the north.

"According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, upon arriving at the scene on a welfare check, deputies were told by neighbors that there may have been a homicide and a possible suicide.

"Forcing their way into the apartment unit, the deputies found a man lying on the kitchen floor with multiple stab wounds.

"Paramedics were called in and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Continuing their search of the premises, deputies then discovered a man hiding in a bathroom.

"Homicide detectives say he appeared to have taken a large quantity of pills in an attempt to kill himself.

"He was taken to a hospital for treatment and evaluation."

From wehonews.com...

Police Release No Information In Suspected Murder/Suicide

"BARRINGTON, NH — New Hampshire state police and the attorney general’s office are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Barrington.

"Authorities say the bodies of a man and woman were found in a home Saturday, and the preliminary investigation indicates the man shot the woman and then himself.

"Investigators aren’t releasing any names or the exact location of the incident, and no further information is expected to be made public until early next week."

From boston.com...

Elderly Gunman's Rampage Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Wounded

"STATEN ISLAND, NY — Police say an 86-year-old man shot his grandson in the head and then killed the grandson’s girlfriend before fatally shooting himself in New York City.

"Authorities say Heriberto Pagan, of Brooklyn, shot his 47-year-old grandson outside of a Staten Island house Friday evening before shooting 28-year-old Claritle Christina Huerta in the head inside the house. Huerta died at a hospital.

"Police say Pagan fled in his car and shot himself in the head several blocks away. He was found outside his car.

"The grandson is in stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital. He was not identified.

"The couple’s 4-month-old son was found unharmed inside the house.

"The child is in the custody of the Administration for Children’s Services."

Source: Salt Lake Tribune...