The shooting incident in which a person serving at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base died last week was a murder-suicide, the Fort Collins Police Service announced Monday.
A second person injured, a woman, died one day after the shooting, police added.
The shooting happened in Fort Collins early Sept. 30, at the 100 block of West Fairway Lane.
When police arrived there, the adult male suspect shooter was dead. Officers quickly rendered aid to the adult female victim and facilitated her transfer to an area hospital. She succumbed to her injury late the following afternoon, says a Monday statement by the Fort Collins Police Service.
“While detectives are still investigating, they have determined this was a murder-suicide as an act of domestic violence,” the statement says.
"No one should ever have to live in fear or experience violence from someone they love or trust. As the investigation continues, we remain committed to supporting the victim’s loved ones and all those impacted by this devastating situation," said FCPS Chief, Jeff Swoboda in the statement.
Police said the official cause, manner, and identity of the dead will be released by the Larimer County Coroner, says the statement, adding that anyone with information about this case, who has not already spoken to police, should call FCPS Detective Cole Giandomenico, at 970-221-6558.
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Fort Collins police urged anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts to contact help.
“We want anyone facing abuse to know you are not alone, help is available,” police said in the statement. “Texting 911 is an option if you can’t call. If you are unable to reach out to law enforcement directly, there are confidential resources in our community that can support you.”
They listed contacts for the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which can be reached by calling or texting 988.
Clair McFarland can be reached at clair@cowboystatedaily.com.
