Mom Shoots Son, Self In Attempted Murder/Suicide

"WENTZVILLE, MO — St. Charles police confirm that a juvenile victim called 911 after his mother shot him, then turned the gun on herself inside their Wentzville home.

"Officers were called to a home in the 200 block of Niagra, just north of Wentzville Parkway, around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, police found a wounded juvenile lying on the driveway.

"Fearing for the child's safety, an officer picked him up and carried him to an ambulance located about a block and a half from the home.

"Multiple police departments and a SWAT team secured a perimeter around the area. After about an hour, officers cautiously entered the home.

"Laurie Anderson, 44, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"The juvenile victim was transported to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in critical condition. On Sunday, he was transported to St. Louis University Hospital where he is listed in serious condition.

"Authorities haven't released the age or identity of the juvenile victim."

From KMOV.com...

Bodies Found Weeks After Murder/Suicide

"GAFFNEY, SC — Autopsies confirm that a Gaffney couple found dead Friday afternoon died from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide.

"Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said James Truman Smith, 74, and his 69 year old wife, Doris Marlene Smith, 69, sustained single gunshot wounds to the head.

"The Smiths were found lying in the driveway of their rural home on Dry Fork Road about 3:50 p.m. by a man who had come over to get some large rocks, Fowler said, in a written statement Sunday.

"`Based on my investigation, autopsy results and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office investigation, I have ruled Mrs. Smith's death a homicide and Mr. Smith's death a suicide,` Fowler said.

"The couple died sometime between April 24 and 26.

"`Mr. Smith shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself,` Fowler said. `This is a most tragic event for which we will never know exactly what led up to the fatal shootings.`"

From GoUpstate.com...

Police Thwart Murder/Suicide Plan

"KILGORE, TX — On Thursday, May 2, 2013, at approximately 4:35 pm Kilgore Police responded to the 500 Block of Gladewater Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle/welfare concern.

"Upon arrival, police officers encountered William Lawson, 50 years of age, of Kilgore and his father, Robert Emmett Lawson, 76 years of age, of Kilgore, inside a 1985 Chevrolet pick-up. Officers noticed a strong smell of propane gas and observed signs on the truck windows that said `Danger Propane`.

"Officers initiated contact with William Lawson, who threatened to ignite the propane and kill himself, his father and the responding officers. Officers could see the windows fogging up on the truck and with the assistance of the Kilgore Fire Department, the truck was breached and the occupants removed. During the breach William Lawson was observed attempting to strangle his father. A propane tank was recovered from inside the truck.

"Both parties were transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Kilgore for medical treatment. Robert Lawson was determined to be in critical condition and was subsequently transferred to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.

"William Lawson is currently being detained by police and will be charged with attempted murder."

From KETK...

Kindergarten Teacher Killed In Murder/Suicide

"PINEVILLE, KY — Two people are dead in Bell County after an apparent murder-suicide Friday morning.

"Police were called to a home in the Woodland Hills area located in Pineville at about 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered Anthony Scott Mace, 45, of Pineville and Lisa Mace, 41, also of Pineville deceased inside the home.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that Anthony Scott Mace had shot his wife before turning the weapon upon himself.

"Lisa Mace was a kindergarten teacher at Lone Jack Elementary School for almost 20 years. The school was dismissed early once word of the shootings spread.

"Lisa Mace is survived by her two young daughters.

"So far, police have not said what may have let to the shootings. The incident is still under investigation by Kentucky State Police."

From lex18.com...

Deputies Suspect Double Murder/Suicide

"HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA — A shooting that left three people dead in Hacienda Heights is being investigated as a murder/suicide, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said.

"Deputies responded to a call of a shooting inside a home shortly before 9 a.m. in the 15900 block of Ladysmith Street. When they arrived, they found two people dead and a third in critical condition, suffering from a gunshot wound. The third victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

"Lt. Dave Dolson said the victims—two women and a man—appeared to be related and between the ages of 50 and 80.

"`Our preliminary information shows it's essentially a murder/suicide situation,` Dolson said.

"One woman was found in a bedroom and the other in the living room. The man was found in the backyard. Additionally, he said, a handgun and shotgun were found near the man.

"It's unknown how many gunshots were fired. "

Source: LA Times...