In a tragic incident in rural Clarke County, Alabama, three people were found dead in what officials suspect to be a murder-suicide. The victims include 39-year-old Ashley Danielle Howell and her 8-year-old son, who were found dead from gunshot wounds, as well as an injured 11-year-old daughter who was taken to a trauma center in serious condition. The suspected shooter, 43-year-old Edward Bernard Raine, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities were called to the scene for a welfare check and believe Raine shot Howell and her children before taking his own life. Court records show Raine had a history of violence and had previously been arrested for threatening Howell. The incident is being investigated as a double homicide and suicide by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.
The community is shocked and saddened by the tragic events that unfolded, and the investigation is ongoing. The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with the help of local police departments and the First Judicial Major Crimes Task Force. Despite the horrific nature of the incident, authorities are dedicated to bringing justice and closure to the affected families.
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