My cousin was just killed by his SIL

[Zoe Girl]

My cousin was shot and killed by his SIL in their home, and then the SIL was shot by police outside the home. Apparently the SIL was wearing bpdy armor when the police got there. Sounds like my cousins daughter and husband (the SIL) were some type of survivalists? They had been in Iowa stockpiling things before they moved back to Denver.

I didnt see my cousin much, we didnt have a lot in common, but he was a super nice guy. I saw him and his wife over the last year, she looked pretty beat up by multiple cancers over the years. I cant imagine how they are doing. The names were just released and our last name is VERY uncommon, i dont know if we will hear anything but i told my department in case.

[Chicken lady]

Zoe Girl,

I am so sorry. Be sure to take some time for yourself when you need it. Grief hits everyone differently and at different times, and you are not superwoman.

[rosarugosa]

So sorry to hear of this tragedy, Zoe Girl.

[Tybee]

Oh, how terrible. Please accept my condolences.

[SteveinMN]

Wow! My condolences...

[lmerullo]

So sorry, ZG.

[Teacher Terry]

That’s so sad.

[Lainey]

That's terrible, Zoe Girl. There's just too many people out there who think they can solve their issues with a gun. I'm sorry your family is having to experience this pain.

[catherine]

What a horrible thing! My condolences, ZG

[nswef]

ZoeGirl, I am so sorry. I,too, would suggest extra care for yourself. Shock can make you feel able to deal, then it all tumbles down.

[razz]

So sorry!

[Float On]

So sorry.

[KayLR]

Gosh, so shocking! I'm so sorry this has happened to your family, Zoegirl. I hope your cousin's wife will be ok.

[Zoe Girl]

Thank you all, I had a great meditation group the evening I found out and some extra time with my teacher when I drove her back home (buddhist nun who does not drive). My department is being great and we have Monday off of work. I think my impact will be even more pissed off attitude towards gun issues in this country. When I googled aurora, shooting and our last name the Aurora theater shooting came up since my daughter was an employee at the theater and there that night. I think that pretty soon we will all be affected in some way by gun violence. I have very little idea of what the answer is, it seems like a problem with many roots and causes, but the violence has a great effect on families, communities, etc.

I am primarily concerned about the family. My aunt has dementia and does not understand he is dead yet. His wife has had multiple cancer treatments and works as an educational para part time. Her parents live with them, basically the other side of the duplex. The trauma in that house has got to be immense.

[beckyliz]

Oh, ZG - how awful. Thinking of you and your family.

[bae]

I'm so sorry ZoeGirl :-(

[JaneV2.0]

Horrifying!

[Yppej]

My sympathies.

[frugalone]

I'm so very sorry, ZoeGirl. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[saguaro]

I am so sorry. My sympathies to you and your family.