Ariz. Man Shot His Wife and Their 2-Year-Old Son, Then Died by Suicide

A man fatally shot his wife and wounded his 2-year-old son inside a Phoenix home before dying by suicide.

Law enforcement received reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m. on Jan 5, inside an apartment at the Avilla Gateway complex. Upon arrival, police discovered Andrew and Ashlee Corona, both dead of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide, Fox 10 Phoenix reported.

Their 2-year-old son was also shot, police said, though he is expected to recover.

Local outlet 12News reported that a neighbor’s security camera picked up moments from Andrew and Ashlee’s last day. Around 10 hours after they were seen walking past in football jerseys, the camera recorded three loud gunshots, followed by a pause, then another single gunshot.

Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said the 911 callers said there was an argument preceding the gunshots. Neighbors told 12 News that they’d heard arguing from the Coronas’ apartment before, but said nothing indicated the arguments would become violent.

Ashlee’s family remembers her as a compassionate and devoted mother to her son, Maverick.

“She was a vibrant, loving, and caring individual. She loved life and everything it had to offer. Singing and dancing were her passions. Dedicated mom to Mavy, she loved her son with all her heart,” Ashlee’s family wrote in the description of their GoFundMe page.

The GoFundMe continued, “She was always available for anyone who needed her and touched many lives. She will be greatly missed by many but never forgotten.”

The family added that any funds collected would go towards the future care of Maverick.

Ashlee’s brother, Rudy Lopez Jr. told Fox 10 Phoenix that Maverick was “the spitting image” of his mother, and will be well taken care of by both sides of his family.

Lopez remembered his sister as a gifted performer. She, Lopez and their two other siblings often danced and played music together at events, calling themselves “L-4,” he said.

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Though his grief remains fresh, Lopez said he’ll use Ashlee’s story to raise awareness about domestic violence and gun violence.

“It can be as simple as a little fight,” he said. “I don’t wish this on anybody.”

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.