A man shot and killed his wife and injured their 2-year-old son in a Phoenix apartment before taking his own life.
The tragic incident occurred on January 5 at the Avilla Gateway complex. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m... Continue reading here ▶
When officers arrived, they found Andrew and Ashlee Corona dead from gunshot wounds in what appeared to be a murder-suicide. Their 2-year-old son, Maverick, was also shot but is expected to recover, according to authorities.
A neighbor’s security camera captured moments from the family’s last day. The footage showed Andrew and Ashlee walking by in football jerseys just hours before the shooting. The same camera later recorded three loud gunshots, followed by a pause, and then another single gunshot.
Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said 911 callers reported hearing an argument before the gunfire. Neighbors mentioned they had heard arguments from the couple’s apartment in the past but didn’t expect things to turn violent.
Ashlee’s family remembers her as a loving and devoted mother to Maverick.
“She was a vibrant, loving, and caring individual. She loved life and everything it had to offer. Singing and dancing were her passions. A dedicated mom to Mavy, she loved her son with all her heart,” her family wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to support Maverick’s future care.
The family added, “She was always there for anyone who needed her and touched many lives. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.”
Ashlee’s brother, Rudy Lopez Jr., described Maverick as “the spitting image” of his mother and promised that both sides of the family would ensure he is well cared for. Lopez also shared memories of his sister’s talent for performing, noting how she, along with her siblings, often danced and played music at events as a group they called “L-4.”
Despite his grief, Lopez said he hopes to use his sister’s story to raise awareness about domestic violence and gun violence.
“It can be as simple as a little fight,” he said. “I don’t wish this on anybody.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org. The hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
