GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Two folks died in a murder-suicide taking pictures in Gainesville on Saturday.
The Gainesville Police Division was referred to as to analyze a reported home disturbance within the 6100 block of NW thirtieth Terrace simply earlier than 6 a.m., in line with a GPD information launch.
A member of the family referred to as police after the suspect pointed a gun on the sufferer’s head throughout an argument. Police mentioned the member of the family tried to deescalate the state of affairs, however reported listening to gunshots.
As soon as they had been exterior the house, officers tried to contact the suspect over the telephone.
“Because of the severe nature of the decision, reviews of further firearms contained in the residence, historical past of domestic-related points and the prior navy expertise of the suspect, the SWAT Staff and Negotiations Response Staff had been activated and responded to help,” the GPD information launch mentioned.
The SWAT crew discovered the suspect and sufferer useless inside the house with gunshot wounds. It’s believed the suspect shot the sufferer earlier than turning the gun on themselves.
“The Gainesville Police Division extends its condolences to the households and family members impacted by this tragic incident,” GPD mentioned.
