ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on a deadly shooting in southeast Albuquerque (all times local):
3:30 p.m.
Albuquerque police have released the names of the three children who were fatally shot inside their Albuquerque home by a gunman as their mom fought to shield them.
Police said Thursday that 5-year-old Elijah Mascarenas, 6-year-old Olivia Mascarenas, and 9-year-old Ian Mascarenas died Monday shortly after George Daniel Wechsler unloaded on the family.
Wechsler later turned the gun on himself.
Authorities say the 45-year-old Wechsler had briefly dated the mother, 36-year-old Cheryl Mascarenas, who was wounded in the shooting. She is listed in critical condition.
Police say Mascarenas recently broke up with Wechsler and asked him to stop calling. A few days before the shooting, police say Wechsler sought to bring the children Christmas gifts.
The Mascarenas family in a statement asked for privacy.
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11:30 a.m.
Police say they will release the names Thursday of the three children who were fatally shot inside their Albuquerque home as their mom fought to shield them.
Investigators say a 5-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a 9-year-old boy died Monday shortly after the mom’s ex-boyfriend unloaded on the family.
The former boyfriend, George Daniel Wechsler, later turned the gun on himself.
Authorities say the 45-year-old had briefly dated the 36-year-old mother, who was wounded in the shooting. She is listed in critical but stable condition.
Police say the mother recently broke up with Wechsler and asked him to stop calling. A few days before the shooting, police say Wechsler sought to bring the children Christmas gifts.
Albuquerque police since Monday have refused to release the victims’ names.
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