Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Passerby Spots Bodies In Driveway


"AZTEC, NM — Authorities have released the name of the man killed in Monday's murder/suicide.

"Nyles Nelson, 51, was found dead of an apparent gunshot, according to a press release from the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.

"Deputies were dispatched at about 1 p.m. Monday to a home at 21 County Road 3133 in Aztec.

"A passerby spotted two bodies in the driveway. Police identified the people as Nelson and 24-year-old Erika Brown.

"Police say they were a couple.

"Evidence at the scene shows Nelson fatally shot Brown before he killed himself, according to the press release.

"The investigation is ongoing, and a motive is not known.

"Neighbors in the area told deputies they heard three or four gunshots around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Police on Monday say that's when they think the shooting took place."


Source: daily-times.com...

1 comment:

  1. Iam so saddened by this Erika was one of my best friends. i will truly miss her

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