Friday, 6 March 2020

RENO-NEVADA- KERRY WOMAN HER HUSBAND AND TWO TEENAGE SONS DIE IN MURDER/SUICIDE TRAGEDY

UPDATE:  US police investigating a murder-suicide in Reno, Nevada have said they believe 53-year-old Irish woman Joan Huber had shot her husband and their two teenage children, before taking her own life. Detectives investigating the incident on 4 March say the weapon used in the case has been identified as a firearm. Police say they are still actively investigating the case and there is no known motive at this time.
On Wednesday morning, police called to the Huber family home in Reno and discovered the bodies of Ms Huber, her husband 50-year-old Adam Huber and their two sons - 17-year-old Adam and 16-year-old Michael. The local medical examiner's office said that all four died from gunshot wounds. Joan Huber is originally from Co Kerry and has been living in the US for around 30 years. 
END OF UPDATE:
An Irishwoman is one of four members of a family who have died in a murder-suicide in the US. Two adults and two teenage boys were found dead in a house in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday morning. They all died of gunshot wounds and have been officially identified as 53-year-old Joan Huber, 50-year-old Adam P Huber, 17-year Adam J Huber and 16-year-old Michael Huber. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance.

Joan was originally from Coolcuslaugh to the east of Killarney and was the eldest of five children of the late John Kelly, a well-known figure in east Kerry. Former president of the East Kerry GAA, and a psychiatric nurse, John passed away in February 2018 at the age of 83. He was at one time a general election candidate for the Progressive Democrats and the author of a number- of local histories. Mrs Huber's mother Sheila, nee Doolan, and a number of her siblings reside in Killarney.
Local TD Danny Healy-Rae knows her family. Deputy Healy-Rae said: "It's such a terrible thing to happen and we hope and we pray with them and for them, that God will give them the strength and the courage to carry on, because that is what they will have to do. "It's tough, I know, but we are all with them and we'll help them in any way that we can." He added that the area is in shock, saying: "I know them to be a very good, hard-working, honest family, pillars in the community and the sort of people you'd like to be friends with because they are so honest and hard-working. "It's so tough and it's so hard, you can't understand what causes these terrible things to happen."

UPDATE:

Four people, including two juveniles, were found dead in Reno, Nevada, home Wednesday in what police believe is a murder-suicide. Police discovered the bodies of four people who are thought to be related at about 11 a.m. Officers went to the home after family and friends reported not having seen the married couple and their two children for several days, NBC affiliate KRNV of Reno reported.
The identities of the dead were being withheld pending confirmation by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office. Two of the dead are said to be juveniles who attended Damonte Ranch High School. A Reno police spokesperson did not immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment Wednesday night. "We don't know what led up to this. We didn't have prior calls or anything like that," police Sgt. John Silver said, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal newspaper. Police did not provide details about how or when the four died or whether a weapon was found.
Reno police said the two teenagers appear to be the victims of the suspected murder-suicide.
Police did not comment on how they were killed, saying it is too early to tell. 
"We don't know what led up to this. We didn't have prior calls or anything like that," said Sgt. John Silver. 
"We are still at the beginning stages," he said. "We need to determine exactly what happened. We're going to have to go through this whole house to make sure we cover all the bases and make sure our initial thoughts are accurate."
Original story: Reno police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that has left four people dead in South Reno.
Two of the victims were students at Damonte Ranch High School.
"I can confirm that two of the victims were juveniles and go to Damonte Ranch High School," said Officer Travis Warren.
Police discovered the four bodies in a home on Canyon Country Court on Wednesday morning. They are believed to be members of the same family who lived in the home, police said.
"This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community," police said in a press release. The Washoe County Medical Examiner is working to confirm the identities of the victims.
Police Outside The House In Reno, Nevada Where
 A Family of Four Were Found Dead

 *Police stand outside the residence where a suspected quadruple murder-suicide occurred on Wednesday March 4, 2020.
Andy Barron/RGJ
Moments after Reno police put out a press release on the suspected murder-suicide, the Washoe County School District released a note of condolences to families at Damonte Ranch High School.

"Two of our students died following a domestic situation in their home," the note from principal Darvel Bell said. "Reno Police are investigating the case, and because this is an active investigation, I am not able to share any more details with you now."
Warren said police are investigating whether one person killed their three family members or if two were involved in the murder before committing suicide.
Support services are in place for students at the high school, Warren said.
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"It has been such a difficult year for all of us, and I appreciate your extraordinary courage over these past few months," Bell said. "We are Mustang strong, and we can rely on each other during this tragic time."
The two students follow three deaths of Damonte Ranch High School students this year. One student died by suicide. The other two died of fentanyl overdoses.
Damonte Ranch High School Principal Darvel Bell sent the follow message to families on Wednesday: 
Good evening, Damonte Ranch High School Family—
This is Darvel Bell, your principal. I am heartbroken to report to you tonight we have had another tragedy in our Mustang family.  Due to this tragedy, all- of our athletic and activities tonight have been cancelled.
Two of our students died following a domestic situation in their home. Reno Police are investigating the case, and because this is an active investigation, I am not able to share any more details with you now.
Our counselors, district level crisis team, and community partners will be on our campus tomorrow and will be providing any resources our students and staff members require. They will stay with us for as long as we need them. Counselling and emotional support of staff and students will be our top priority.
It has been such a difficult year for all of us, and I appreciate your extraordinary courage over these past few months. We are Mustang strong, and we can rely on each other during this tragic time.

Please visit our Counseling web page 
at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/11144.
Here you’ll find resources, links to information, and support for you and your family.
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