Crime
Murder-Suicide: Ashlee Corona and Andrew Corona found dead inside Phoenix apartment, toddler injured
The child remains in critical condition, receiving medical care.
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A tragic incident unfolded Sunday night in west Phoenix, leaving two adults dead and a toddler in critical condition following what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road.
Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument followed by multiple gunshots coming from one of the apartments.
Upon entering the residence, officers discovered the bodies of 35-year-old Ashlee Corona and 38-year-old Andrew Corona.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
A toddler, also found inside the apartment, had suffered a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital.
The child remains in critical condition, receiving medical care.
Investigators believe that Andrew Corona fatally shot Ashlee Corona and the toddler before taking his own life.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are working to gather more details about the events that transpired.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.
Los Angeles, CA – As fire crews continue their relentless efforts to combat the Kenneth Fire near homes in Calabasas and West Hills, an arson suspect was apprehended Thursday evening in connection with suspicious activity in the area.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports around 4:30 p.m. of a man allegedly attempting to ignite a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills.
Concerned residents who observed the suspect intervened, detaining him until officers arrived at the scene.
Photos circulating on the Citizen app depict officers surrounding a residence where the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect’s identity has not yet been disclosed, and authorities have not confirmed whether he is directly linked to the Kenneth Fire or any other ongoing wildfires.
LAPD Topanga Division’s Sean Dinse provided preliminary details on the incident, stating, “The incident occurred here, and about 20-30 minutes later, a suspect was detained by citizens.”
When questioned about the possibility of arson, Dinse confirmed, “At this time, that’s what we believe. It’s being investigated as a crime.”
An arson investigation is now underway, though additional information about the suspect has not been released.
The Kenneth Fire was first reported around 2:30 p.m. in a dry brush area of the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space, just north of the 101 Freeway. By 9 p.m., the fire had rapidly expanded to 1,000 acres, with containment reaching 35%.
Aerial footage from Sky5 captured fire crews employing every resource to mitigate the blaze. Helicopters were seen dropping flame retardants along the fire’s perimeter, while fixed-wing aircraft released water to shield homes at risk.
The Kenneth Fire is one of several significant wildfires wreaking havoc across Southern California. Crews are simultaneously battling the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, along with the Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena, as these fires continue to grow.
Authorities urge residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as fire crews work tirelessly to bring these destructive blazes under control.
No further details about the suspect or the potential motives have been disclosed at this time.