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.
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – Newly released video footage captures the moment a small aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of individuals on board or the extent of any injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has verified that the aircraft went down near Noble Parkway and 109th Avenue North, sparking a fire upon impact.
Witnesses in the area reported seeing flames engulfing a portion of the house as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Fire crews have since extinguished the blaze, and while the home remains standing, officials noted that the roof was completely torn off due to the crash.
According to preliminary reports, the aircraft departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minneapolis before it went down.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and details regarding the plane’s occupants have yet to be released.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the incident, stating that his administration is closely monitoring developments.
“My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Walz wrote on X. “Grateful to the first responders answering the call.”
Dramatic video from the crash site shows thick smoke billowing from the residence as firefighters work to contain the flames.
Emergency medical personnel were also seen on-site, though no official statements have been made regarding casualties or survivors.
Authorities are expected to release further updates as the investigation progresses.