Police: Man Shoots Woman, Kills Self

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect, a 53-year-old male from Shiprock, intentionally targeted the victim, a 40-year-old female Walmart employee from Farmington, based on their prior relationship.

From Farmington Police:

September 19, 2024

At approximately 12:31 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the West Main Walmart. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect, a 53-year-old male from Shiprock, intentionally targeted the victim, a 40-year-old female Walmart employee from Farmington, based on their prior relationship. The suspect had entered the victim's vehicle, at which point the suspect shot her before fatally turning the gun on himself.

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