Police report that a 65-year-old woman named Katleen took her own life after fatally shooting her son’s ex-wife, Marrisa, who was 45. The tragic event occurred following a custody dispute over a 4-year-old child shared by the shooter’s son and Marrisa.
Surveillance footage revealed that Marrisa was putting her 1-year-old baby into her car when Katleen approached and shot her in the head. Katleen then fired two more shots—one in the back—before turning the gun on herself.
Emergency responders found Marrisa dead at the scene, and Katleen was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police discovered that Katleen was struggling with a terminal illness, which may have influenced her actions. This incident followed at least five previous disturbances involving the family.
A law-enforcement source remarked, “She took away the child’s mother to make her son happy; it’s shocking.” In the wake of this tragedy, Marrisa’s family has organized a fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses. The community has been deeply affected by the devastating events surrounding this family dispute.