Pleasanton police on Friday revealed a few new details about a murder-suicide that ended dramatically on I-580, in a situation that left both a woman and her ex-boyfriend dead.
"This is a tragic incident" Chief David Swing said in a statement. "The city of Pleasanton remains committed to supporting victims of domestic violence. We encourage those in an abusive relationship and those affected by domestic violence to contact their local police department or local advocacy group for assistance."In a news release, police called the violent event a domestic one, involving a couple who had a child together. The child is now with relatives.
An unmarked patrol car was nearby and the officer saw the sedan as it was getting onto I-580, police said, and began following the driver.The car ended up crashing into the center median and stopped off Miramonte Avenue, police said.Police tried to talk with the driver, but he was unresponsive, police said.Officers fired tear gas and other less-lethal munitions into the sedan, and still nothing.
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