A child custody dispute turned deadly on Friday, as a mother and grandmother lost their lives in a confrontation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred at around 9 a.m. on East 88th Street, specifically between York and East End Avenue. The location is situated near the entrance of Gracie Mansion.
Authorities are currently examining a possible murder-suicide attempt on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, according to police reports.
As the shots echoed through the air, people who were out enjoying the beautiful day, some with their babies in strollers, hurriedly sought shelter.
According to Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny of the NYPD, the tragic murder-suicide was caused by a custody dispute.
As Marissa Galloway, 45, was putting a stroller in the trunk after placing her child in the car, the child’s grandmother approached her.
In Chicago, Leigh tragically took her own life by shooting herself in the head on the sidewalk. Regrettably, she was declared dead at the scene.
Galloway passed away after being rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The shooting incident did not injure the child’s father, who had been in a custody dispute with Galloway.
According to records, the NYPD received reports of at least five domestic disputes within the family, along with two other complaint reports.
According to Kenny, the 9mm firearm was discovered on the sidewalk next to Leigh, while another gun was found inside her tote bag.
According to Kenny, the retired Cook County probation officer has been residing with her family members in New York City for the last three years.
As a track coach at Fordham University, Galloway had years of experience under his belt as a seasoned runner.
According to the university, the entire community is mourning the unfortunate passing of Marissa. The university expressed deep sadness and extended their thoughts and prayers to Marissa’s loved ones during this difficult time.
From 2002 until 2019, she volunteered as an assistant track and field coach at Fordham University, where she had previously graduated as an alumna.
As a teacher in Westchester, Galloway also imparted her knowledge and skills to her students.
The suspect is not related to Galloway’s 1-year-old daughter, who was not present at the scene. Galloway, besides her son, had a daughter.
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