Published May 03, 2011
HOLLIDAYBURG, Pa.-- State police say a central Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself after trying to abduct his ex-girlfriend.
State police in Hollidaysburg say the situation unfolded about 5:30 p.m. Sunday when 46-year-old Michael Avery, of Martinsburg, tried to kidnap his ex-girlfriend in Freedom Township. Police say the woman escaped and called 911 from a convenience store.
Police chased Avery's vehicle when they spotted it and he crashed into a ditch in Frankstown Township. Police say that's when Avery killed himself with a shotgun.
Police tell the Altoona Mirror that they later learned Avery had rented a motel room where they found rope, duct tape, an eye mask and sleeping pills which they believe were intended for the woman.
No comments:
Post a Comment