PHOENIX, AZ – The tranquility of a Phoenix neighborhood was shattered Sunday night when a domestic dispute ended in a murder-suicide, leaving a family devastated and a community searching for answers. The incident unfolded in a townhome near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, where a husband and wife lost their lives, and their young son was critically injured.
Police are delving into the tragic events that led 38-year-old Andrew Correa to take the life of his wife, Ashley, before turning the gun on himself. Their three-year-old son was caught in the crossfire and remains in a hospital, where his condition has been stabilized, providing a glimmer of hope amid the sorrow.
Residents of the Avia Gateway townhomes described the horrific sounds of the night—bangs on windows, piercing screams, and gunfire. Surveillance cameras captured the police response, showing officers arriving in force shortly after 8 p.m. The footage reveals officers knocking on a window before swiftly entering the home, flashlights cutting through the darkness as they searched the property.
The heart-wrenching scene continued as officers emerged with the injured boy, his small body marked by the violence of the night. Earlier, cameras had recorded Andrew Correa moving through the neighborhood, and later, the couple was seen leaving their home, dressed in football jerseys and unaware of the impending tragedy.
Monday saw a poignant gathering as Ashley’s loved ones came together to honor her memory with a candlelight vigil. Struggling with their grief, they chose not to speak publicly but their silent vigil spoke volumes of their loss and pain.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the senseless violence that has rocked their neighborhood. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may shed light on the events leading up to the tragedy.
The family, now facing an unimaginable loss, has the support and prayers of a community that mourns alongside them, hoping for the recovery of the young boy still battling for his life.