Children, suspect killed in apparent murder-suicide at Phoenix home: PD

Phoenix police investigate after woman, 2 children found dead

Police are investigating a deadly overnight incident spanning two cities after a shooting outside a Glendale bar led officers to a Phoenix home where a woman and two children were found dead. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

PHOENIX - A shooting spree that police say began overnight at a Glendale bar came to a tragic end in Phoenix when two children were found shot and killed at a home.

What we know:

The incident began at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, located near 59th Avenue and Bell Road. Glendale police said a man reported that his wife shot at him before leaving the area in a gray SUV.

When officers got to the scene, they found another woman who had been shot in the head. She was taken to a hospital and police say she is expected to survive.

A woman is expected to survive after police say she was shot in the head at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill in Glendale. (KSAZ-TV)

Shortly after, police say the man who initially called them received text messages from his wife saying that she was going to harm their children at a home in Phoenix near 47th Avenue and Bell Road.

"The male victim subsequently received a text message containing a photo of one of the children bleeding from the head," police said.

When officers got to the home, they found the woman and two children dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

Two children were shot and killed by their mother on May 25 at a home in Phoenix, police said. After shooting her children, police say the woman shot herself. (KSAZ-TV)

What we don't know:

No identities have been released in this case.

What they're saying:

People in the area say they are shocked something like this could happen in their neighborhood.

"I was really surprised about this because this neighborhood is really quiet, really nice neighborhood. I always walk my dog every morning, and today was a big surprise," said a man who lives in the area.

"Never seen anything like it here, I'm just lost for words. It's just awful. Terrible. I've been here for a while and nothing like this has ever happened here. It's crazy," another neighbor said.

What's next:

Phoenix police will investigate the murder-suicide. Meanwhile, Glendale police will investigate the bar shooting.

What you can do:

Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Support in Spanish is also available. You can also chat with crisis counselors via online chat.

CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide.