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.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.