MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A man and woman are dead after a murder-suicide that took place in the parking lot of the state police detachment in Martinsburg.
Troopers said Jonathan and Melody Cook, both of Martinsburg, pulled into the lot at a few minutes after noon on Saturday with their 10-year-old daughter also in the vehicle.
Evidence indicates that Jonathan, 32, fired two shots at Melody. 30, claiming her life. He then turned the gun on himself taking his own life.
Troopers said a bystander took the daughter from the car and contacted authorities.
An investigation is continuing.