Crime
Murder-Suicide: Man shot his wife at Apple Rehab Cromwell center before turning the gun on himself
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
A devastating incident occurred at the Apple Rehab facility in Cromwell on Friday morning. A man fatally shot his wife, an 81-year-old resident, before turning the gun on himself.
Michael Landi, Apple Rehab’s vice president of operations, confirmed the tragic event.
The shooting took place at 11 a.m. in the victim’s private room, where there were no witnesses present.
Emergency services were immediately notified, and both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s name has not been publicly released.
Landi stated that there were no known threats or indications of violence prior to the incident.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
Apple Rehab is providing comprehensive support and counseling services to its staff and residents in the wake of this tragedy.
KinderCare, located next door to Apple Rehab, implemented a lockdown procedure as a precautionary measure.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.