SWAT Team Finds Newlyweds Shot To Death

"TERRE HAUTE, IN — A newlywed in Indiana allegedly shot by her husband following an argument just hours after the wedding called 911 for help just before the shooting but gave dispatchers the wrong address, officials said.

"Kelly Ecker Samson told a 911 dispatcher her husband of just hours, Dr. George `Scott` Samson, was threatening to kill her, and gave the address of their Terra Haute home as 4205 North Creal Street, although the address was actually 4025.

"She then followed up with three more calls, again giving the incorrect address. The last call ended with screams and what sounded like gunshots, dispatchers said.

"Dispatchers attempting to locate the house could find no 4025 N. Creal St. on the map scheme used with the 911 system, and Kelly Samson's smartphone did not have `smart 911` activated on her cell phone, making it impossible to track it.

"When police deputies finally arrived at the right house, they found Kelly Samson dead in a bedroom from multiple gunshots.

"Dr. Samson's father and Kelly Samson's son from a previous marriage were at the house and told police the doctor had `gathered multiple rounds of ammunition, and fled into the basement.`

"Police evacuated the father and son along with Kelly Samson's mother-in-law from the house.

"Police then called in SWAT team who looked into the basement using a remote camera, seeing an unresponsive Dr. Samson who apparently had died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head."

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Bodies Found In Garage After Report Of Shots Fired

"NEWBURGH, IN — The Warrick County Sheriff's Office has released the names of two weekend shooting victims.

"They have been identified as 70-year-old William and 71-year-old Carolyn McDonald.

"The sheriff's office says there is no reason to believe that there was anyone else involved.

"The shooting happened around 7:00 p.m. Sunday on 8366 Spencer Drive.

"Chief Deputy Mike Wilder says several neighbors heard shots and called 911.

"The victims were discovered in the garage of the home.

"Deputies say they believe the shooting stemmed from an argument."

From 14news.com...

One Dead, One Critical After Outdoor Argument

"INDIANAPOLIS, IN — One woman is dead and one man is critically injured after a shooting incident on the north side of Indianapolis early Sunday morning, according to police.

"Officers were called to the 6400 block of Park Central Drive West at the Park Hoover Condominiums around 1:00 a.m. Sunday, where they found a man and woman arguing outside one of the buildings.

"According to police, the man shot the woman at point-blank range before pointing his gun at officers. Both officers fired on the man, but police said it's not yet clear if the man fired shots at the officers.

"Police said the man ran to the back of the apartment building and was later found lying in the grass with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

"The victim and suspect were later identified as Candice Hunter, 24, and Joshua Higgins, 22, both of Indianapolis.

"Higgins was taken to Eskenazi Hospital where he was declared to be in critical contition. Hunter was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Neither of the officers were hurt in the confrontation.

"According to police, the woman's two young children—a 6-month-old and a 23-month-old—were inside the apartment at the time of the shooting and have been placed in temporary custody with the Department of Child Services."

From indiananewsletter.com...

Three Dead In Parking Lot Shooting

"MONTICELLO, IN — Three people were shot dead in an apparent murder/suicide in the parking lot of an Indiana furniture makers on Tuesday morning.

"The bodies of a man and woman were found inside a parked car outside Jordan Manufacturing, and the body of a second man was found on the ground next to a hand gun.

"Police have not yet released their identities, but they confirmed that the woman had been an employee at the furniture plant.

"White County sheriff's department was called to reports of gunfire at about 11.30am at the family-owned patio furniture plant, which is about 70 miles northwest of Indianapolis.

"When they arrived, they discovered the woman suffering from serious injuries. She was rushed to hospital where she later died.

"White County Sheriff Patrick Shafer told JC Online that the two victims found in the car appeared to have been shot while in the driver's seat and front passenger seat.

"Police believe that the man who was found on the ground of the parking lot shot dead the second man and the woman, before turning the gun on himself.

"Staff at the family-run company were sent home early as detectives investigated the crime scene.

"According to the Jordan Manufacturing Twitter account, the company planned to reopen Wednesday, and have counselors on hand for staff."

From the Daily Mail...

Estranged Couple Dead, Kids OK

"CARMEL, IN — Police were investigating Sunday a man and ex-wife found dead in a home as a possible murder/suicide.

"Carmel Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4600 block of Somerset Way South. The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday.

"Major Lee Goodman from the Carmel Police Department confirmed that the two victims were found dead at the scene.

"According to preliminary investigations the man, David Hall, 38, shot his ex-wife, Shannon Hall, 40, then shot himself.

"Goodman said their two children, ages 8 and 10, were in the home at the time of the shooting, but they were not hurt. Police said Shannon’s parents were in the home as well but weren’t hurt.

"`It’s tragic that anytime a domestic situation has to come to this type of a conclusion. It’s unneeded. There are other avenues for people with counseling, and it’s just unfortunate they have to come to this,` said Goodman.

"The number of shots fired and where the victims were shot was not immediately released. Carmel Police will continue to investigate the shooting."

From WISHTV.com...

Chance Encounter Leads To Argument, Violence, And Death

"BICKNELL, IN — At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, Indiana State Police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Bicknell Police responded to 707 Durbin Street in Bicknell after a 33-year-old Knox County man was shot and killed during an argument with another man.

"Police said, in a release, Paul Ryan Russell, 33, Bruceville, was standing outside of Durbin and Cherry streets in Bicknell when he noticed Todd Godare, 48, Bicknell, coming toward him.

"Russell ran into a nearby residence and grabbed a baseball bat. The two argued and Godare allegedly shot and killed Russell with a .22-caliber handgun. Godare then left the scene in a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck.

"At approximately 4 a.m., Vincennes City Police spotted the vehicle near McDowell and Washington Avenue. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Godare failed to stop and continued driving the speed limit on various city streets. Shortly later, Godare stopped on SR 61 near Kimmell Road and used a handgun to take his own life.

"Knox County Coroner Gordon Becher said autopsies are scheduled for Thursday morning."

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Bodies Found In Burning Home

"ELLETTSVILLE, IN — A mother and son found inside a burning Ellettsville home Thursday died of gunshot wounds, the Monroe County Coroner's office announced Friday.

"Crews responded to the home on 7324 North Red Hill Road at 8:40 a.m., officials with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.

"Monroe County Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Brad Swain told [reporters] that investigators recovered a gun within close proximity of the two bodies. He says neighbors reported the woman who lived in the home had made comments about harming her son and herself.

"The victims were identified as 15-year-old Parker Gilliland-Wampler and 46-year-old Carla Gilliland.

"Monroe County Coroner Nicole Meyer said Parker and Gilliland both died of a single gunshot wound. Parker's death was ruled a homicide. Meyer said Gilliland's gunshot wound appeared to be self-inflicted.

"The coroner's office said there were no other suspects in the case."

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"Quiet People" Found Dead In Home

"OSCEOLA, IN — The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating a murder/suicide that happened at a home on West Rogers Street in Osceola.

"At 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, the Osceola Police Department responded to the home.

"Inside, they found two deceased individuals with gunshot wounds.

"`It was an older guy and an older girl, both kind of short but they've lived here for about a year, year and a half and we've only talked to him once,` said neighbor Matt Graham.

"Graham lives directly across the street from the home where the murder suicide happened.

"Police tape lines the property and the Metro Homicide Unit was on scene for several hours.

"Neighbors say they are disturbed the residents are now dead.

"`I haven't ever really heard anything from them. They're really quiet people, usually in their house or gone,` said Graham.

"Police identified the deceased as 56-year-old Terry Vonblon and her husband 61-year-old Mel Vonblon.

"Police say they died from apparent gunshot wounds, but they wouldn't say who did the killing."

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Suspected Killer Shoots Himself After Police Chase, Crash

"KNOX, IN — Police and prosecutors in Starke County are awaiting the results of an autopsy on a Portage woman before charging anyone in her death last week.

"Kimberly Chavez, 50, was found dead Friday in her estranged husband’s home in the 8000 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox.

"Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff said he hopes to announce charges against Gary Chavez, whom he referred to as `our suspect.` Chavez, 57, has been charged with carjacking for allegedly stealing two vehicles in the county prior to a lengthy police chase through two counties Friday.

"Chavez also stole a pickup truck in Hebron, about 30 miles west of Knox, and then led police on a high-speed chase that ended when he lost control of the truck while trying to get on Interstate 65 from the 109th Avenue exit ramp, authorities said.

"They said that as officers approached the truck, Chavez shot himself in the head. He remained in critical condition Monday at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill.

"Kenny Pfost, chief of detectives for Starke County sheriff’s police, said Monday afternoon that police would not have more information to release until the autopsy is completed."

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Bodies Found During Welfare Check

"FORT WAYNE, IN — The deaths of a man and woman found last week in the bedroom of a Huntertown home have officially been declared a homicide/suicide.

"Concerned family and a co-worker arrived last Thursday at the home at 12004 Wandering Way and found 39-year-old David T. Wehrle dead from at least one gunshot, according to the Allen County Sheriff's Department and the coroner's office.

"In the room with him was 49-year-old Linette Pass, also dead from one or more gunshot wounds, the coroner's office said.

"The two were identified last week by the coroner's office, but investigators were trying to determine who pulled the trigger.

"The coroner's office ruled Pass' death a suicide and Wehrle's death a homicide, implying she killed him before taking her own life.

"Both Wehrle and Pass were listed as owners of the home, according to Allen County property tax records.

"Wehrle was not at work for several days, which prompted family and a co-worker to go to the home to check on him."

From journalgazette.net...

Woman Killed In Grade School Parking Lot

"GRIFFITH, IN — A Chicago woman on Monday afternoon was shot dead in a grade school parking lot by her estranged husband who then fled and killed himself moments later, authorities said.

"Officers responded to a call of shots fired outside St. Mary Catholic School, at 525 N. Broad St., in Griffith, Ind., at about 4:30 p.m. and arrived to find a woman identified as Nina Castro lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound, Griffith Police Chief Greg Mance said.

"He said her husband, Remanard Castro, sped from the scene on a motorcycle, and Griffith police notified Gary police that he might be headed back to his residence in the 600 block of Roosevelt Street in Gary.

"A Gary police officer spotted Castro minutes later, alerted police and followed him to his house, where he found Castro with a handgun in the garage at the rear of the house, police said.

"The officer ordered Castro to drop his weapon, but Castro shot himself, Gary Police Chief Wade Ingram Sr. said, adding that he was pronounced dead at the scene."

From NBC Chicago...

Lady Shooter Dead, Husband Hospitalized

"INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A woman shot her husband and then killed herself on the Southwestside late Thursday, hours after the murder/suicide of two Indianapolis police officers, authorities said.

"Police were called about 10:15 p.m. to 7356 Jackie Lane, dispatchers said. That’s north of Southport Road and east of Mooresville Road.

"The deceased woman is Jill Rogers, 48, said Alfarena Ballew, Marion County chief deputy coroner.

"The wounded man is Rex Bernard, Ballew said.

"Bernard was taken to IU Health Methodist Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman confirmed. The 42-year-old was reported to be in fair condition as of Friday afternoon."

From INDYSTAR...

Dead Cops Found In Home

"INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indianapolis police officers were grieving and reeling Thursday as word spread through the force that two of their own were dead—a husband and wife who had separated, and died in a murder/suicide.

"Sgt. Ryan Anders and officer Kim Carmack were found dead about 5:40 p.m. inside a home on 2441 Inishmore Court, near West 21st Street and Country Club Road on the Far Westside. Public Safety Director Troy Riggs said the two died of gunshot wounds.

"Riggs said that someone had called police for a welfare check at that home. Once SWAT officers were at the scene but before they entered the home, police learned that a neighbor heard gunshots earlier that day, Riggs said. Police are unsure how long Anders and Carmack had been dead before they were found.

"Carmack had obtained a protective order against Anders, and he was on administrative leave because of a domestic-violence issue, Indianapolis Police Chief Rick Hite said at a news conference. The couple's divorce was finalized last October, court records show.

"`We had concerns about both of them,` Hite said. `They were counseled. They were given directions, and we also were made aware of his (Anders') whereabouts.`

"In addition, Anders' department-issued weapons had been taken from him, although it was not clear when that happened. Riggs said it is standard procedure to temporarily take away the firearm of an officer being investigated for domestic violence accusations.

"Anders had been offered help and his whereabouts were being monitored with technology, which Hite did not describe.

"But the scene at the home showed the determination involved: A door was forced open, Hite said.

"`That speaks volumes.`"

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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...

Woman Survives Violent Breakup

"ZIONSVILLE, IN — A Whitestown woman survived what police believe was a murder/suicide attempt by her boyfriend, who fatally shot himself Monday.

"Police about 8:20 p.m. found Angie Cantrell, 53, standing outside an apartment in the 6100 block of Westhaven Drive with a gunshot wound to her shoulder, Whitestown Police Chief Dennis Anderson said. Lloyd K. Kruckebery, 53, was found inside the apartment dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"`She had notified him earlier in the evening their relationship was going to end, and that’s when things became violent,` Anderson said. `She suffered some physical injuries she said were from him, and as she was attempting to flee the apartment, he retrieved a small-caliber handgun from his belongings and began firing several shots inside the apartment, one of which struck her.`

"Anderson assumes that Kruckebery meant to kill Cantrell before killing himself.

"`I don’t know why you would shoot somebody if you were not intending to,` Anderson said. `There’s no way we’ll ever know.`

"Cantrell’s injury appeared not to be serious, he said, but he added she was kept overnight at St. Vincent Hospital for observation.

"She had lived at the address for two years, he said. The man had stayed there more recently for an unknown period of time, he said."

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Police Find Husband, Wife Shot Dead

"MICHIGAN CITY, IN — A house on the west side of Michigan City was the scene of a murder/suicide involving a husband and wife Sunday morning, police say.

"At 10:44 a.m., a 911 call was received requesting emergency personnel be dispatched to 913 Cooper St. Upon arrival, officers from the Michigan City Police Department discovered the bodies of Raymond Anthony Richardson, 63, and Carrie Richardson, 61.

"MCPD Chief Mark Swistek said the 911 call came from the husband. Once officers arrived, they discovered both had been shot to death. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

"According to MCPD, `evidence at the scene indicated that this was a murder/suicide and no one else was at home at the time of the incident.`

"La Porte County EMS, Deputy Coroner Mark Huffman and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Robert Neary all assisted at the scene. The first personnel on the scene from MCPD were Detective Corporal Al Bush, Corporal Jeff Piotrowski, Corporal Michael Elkins, Officer Nick Krause and Officer Andrew Paull."

From thenewsdispatch.com...

Father & Son Found Dead In Park

"GREENSBURG, IN — Greensburg Police are investigating the overnight death of a Greensburg Junior High School Student, Tyler Hall, 14, and his father Greg Hall, 44, after the pair’s bodies were found at City Park late Tuesday night in the father’s car.

"According to GPD Cpt. Bill Meyerrose, father and son both died of apparent gunshot wounds.

"Greg Hall reportedly picked up his son from GJHS Tuesday afternoon, which was apparently nothing out of the ordinary. The child lived with his mother in Greensburg and she became concerned when the father failed to return the boy home at the agreed upon time.

"Tyler’s family reportedly called the Rushville County Sheriff’s office with their concerns, telling deputies that Greg Hall has recently been suicidal. Rush County authorities were reportedly in the process of releasing an Amber Alert when the GPD located Greg Hall’s car, Meyerrose said.

"An autopsy in the case is schedule for later today."

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Two Found Dead In Retirement Community

"BLOOMINGTON, IN — Bloomington police are investigating a murder/suicide at Meadowood Retirement Community.

"Police were called to the facility after a 911 call was placed at 11:40 a.m. reporting the shooting. The facility is located at North Tamarack Trail, north of Indiana University.

"According to a Bloomington Police news released, when officers arrived they found a dead 76-year-old female and a dead 77-year-old male in one of the rooms.

"Both had been shot.

"Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe that the female victim was shot and killed by the male, who then took his own life.

"The case is still under investigation; the names of the deceased are being withheld until family members can be notified."

From WBIW.com...

3 Dead, 2 Injured In Ex-Boyfriend's Shooting Spree

"FRANKLIN, IN — A man killed himself before police could arrest him overnight in Johnson County after he shot and killed a 19-year-old woman and another person, and injured two other people, investigators confirmed.

"The Franklin Police Department said at roughly 10:30 p.m. Monday, a shooting was reported on 2155 Bridlewood Drive.

"Franklin police chief Tim O'Sullivan told [reporters] a domestic issue between exes led Andrew Parish, 21, to an altercation at his ex-girlfriend's home.

"Investigators said the situation escalated, prompting someone from the house to run across the street to ask for help from a neighbor.

"Neighbor Ernest Jasper and his two sons responded to the home to help.

"Police said Parish fatally shot his ex-girlfriend's roommate—19-year-old Sara Davidson—and injured three others—Jasper, one of his sons, and the ex-girlfriend's mother.

"Jasper was on life support at the hospital, but he was pronounced dead Tuesday morning. His son remained in the hospital in stable condition. The mother was treated and released.

"Police were able to track down Parish 2 to 3 miles northwest of Franklin. After neighbors reported seeing a suspicious car near grain bins on a property along the 2500 block of County Road 400 North, police found it and confirmed it was the same type of vehicle they were looking for.

"As they approached the car on foot, investigators said they recognized him as the suspect, but he shot and killed himself with a rifle. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the county coroner's office both assisted police in investigating the scene.

"Police said the crime was premeditated and Parish left a suicide note."

From indianasnewscenter.com...

"Sort of" A Suicide Pact

"INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A second man has died after a shooting that police termed a sort of "suicide pact" on the south side of Indianapolis on Tuesday.

"Both men were 71 years old, police revealed on Thursday.

"Witnesses said both men were circling a shopping center parking lot on Madison Avenue at East Edgewood Avenue on Tuesday afternoon when their van stopped in a corner of the lot.

"Police said the driver got out and methodically lifted Raymond Schaefer into a wheelchair next to the van before shooting him twice in the head, killing him.

"The shooter then shot himself in the face, and police said on Thursday morning that he died at an area hospital.

"Several suicide notes were found, police said at the scene, but the department declined to release any further details on Thursday.

"Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, Officer Chris Wilburn, said at the scene that both men were working together to end it all in a public place and in a public way. He said the notes mentioned ending `suffering` and other problems, but he did not say whether any specific medical issues or diagnoses were included in the suicide notes."

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