Dead Couple Argued Recently

"ELMONT, NY — According to police, 58-year-old Audley Dennis fatally shot his wife, 46-year-old Karen Rodgers-Dennis, before shooting himself on Monday night in their home in Elmont.

"Sources say that the couple’s teenage son raised concern after not being able to enter the house. The home was apparently bolted from the inside, so he went to a neighbor’s house to call the police. After arriving, authorities then forced their way into the home, where they found the couple.

"Although police did not initially identify who the shooter was during the incident, it is now believed that Audley was the one who committed the crime. Karen, an attorney, was found with several gunshot wounds to her torso, while Audley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

"Neighbors say the couple had been frequently arguing recently. Many close friends and family members believe it was due to Karen’s recent weight loss and increased social life. Police had been to the house on domestic disturbance calls over the years, but the most recent call was about five years ago.

"Audley and Karen had been married for over 20 years and leave behind three children."

From longisland.com...

Two Found Shot After Relative Calls Police

"WALDORF, MD — On Jan. 29 at 8:21 p.m., officers responded to a house in the 3100 block of Heartleaf Lane in Waldorf for the report of a possible shooting. The caller, who lives elsewhere, said she received information from a relative who indicated she had just shot her husband.

"When officers arrived, they made entry into the house and discovered a male and female with gunshot wounds. The male, 68, was flown to a hospital and admitted in critical condition. The female, Linda Lindsey, 64, was pronounced dead on the scene; a firearm was recovered by her side.

"The motive for the shooting remains under investigation but the case is an apparent attempted murder and suicide. Det. G. Higgs is investigating."

From TheBaynet.com...

Suspect In Office Shooting Found Dead

"PHOENIX, AZ — A man believed to be the suspect in a fatal Phoenix office shooting that killed one man and wounded a prominent Phoenix lawyer, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said on Thursday.

"Arthur Douglas Harmon, 70, was suspected of opening fire in an office building in central Phoenix on Wednesday following a legal mediation meeting, before fleeing in a car.

"Phoenix police said officers in the Mesa suburb had located the suspect's Kia Optima sedan and "an individual matching the suspect description nearby with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound."

"Harmon had opened fire following a morning meeting involving a legal dispute. Police identified the fatal victim as Steve Singer, 48. Law firm Osborn Maledon confirmed that litigator Mark Hummels—who is president of the Federal Bar Association's Phoenix chapter—was also wounded.

"Police said the two men may have been the gunman's intended victims. A third victim, a woman, was not believed to have been intentionally targeted."

From the Chicago Tribune...

Motive Unknown In Double Murder/Suicide

"OXNARD, CA — Three people are dead in what witnesses are telling authorities is a possible murder/suicide in Oxnard.

"At about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, police in Oxnard received a shots fired call in the 1200 block of Hull Place. They discovered the bodies of two women—one in her 20s and the other in her 40s. One woman was found inside the home, one just outside the home.

"About 30 minutes later, police received a call of a shots fired in the 200 block of Marquita, about 3-4 miles from the original crime scene. They found a male deceased at the location in his backyard.

"Witnesses told police the three victims were related.

"Police are questioning family members.

"Homicide detective Luis McArthur said `We are looking at the relationship between the victims and the gunman. We believe both incidents are related to one other.`

"Officials have not yet defined the relationship between the alleged gunman and the victims but told Branson the public did not have to worry about an at-large suspect."

From CBS LA...

3 Dead, 1 Critical In Vegas Home

"LAS VEGAS, NV — Police in Las Vegas say three people have died and a fourth person was critically injured in an apparent shooting at a home on La Stromba St.

"Homicide Lt. Ray Steiber [said] that it appeared that the two men and two women were related and all four had been shot in what appeared to be a murder/suicide attempt. One man was injured.

"Police were summoned to the home Tuesday by a neighbor who reported hearing gunshots. Officers found the bodies inside the home.

"Steiber says he didn't believe there were outstanding suspects but the investigation is ongoing.

"A neighbor, Karen Javier, says a family of four, including two adult children, lives in the home. Javier's son, Andrew Newkirk, says he was the one who heard gunshots and called police."

From SFGate.com...