Charles Haeger, a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, killed his ex-girlfriend before fleeing, according to authorities.
Former professional baseball player Charles Haeger, 37, who is suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a Grand Canyon trail Saturday evening.
Police say Haeger killed 34-year-old Danielle Breed on Friday night before fleeing. His abandoned grey 2020 Chrysler Voyager was found near Flagstaff on Saturday. Officials said Haeger was found dead of an self-inflicted gunshot wound along the Rim Trail at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon around 4 p.m., according to police. Haeger was a former pitcher who logged 83 career big-league innings with the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006-10. His major league career ended in 2010.Scottsdale police responded to a call about the sound of gunfire on Friday and arrived at a residence near North Hayden Road and East McCormick Parkway around 6:50 p.m. Breed's roommate reportedly returned to his home and heard shots coming from her room, police said. Moments later, he saw Haeger come out of the room holding a handgun. Haeger then pointed the gun at the roommate, according to police, but the roommate was able to get away and call 911. The Scottsdale Police SWAT team was on the scene, and barricades were used in an attempt to stop the suspect from fleeing, but Haeger managed to evade police.
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