Tragic Murder-Suicide in Rockland County: Police Looking for Suspect Lawrence Byrd

In a horrifying incident that has stunned the community, a 53-year-old man named Lawrence Byrd fatally shot a 56-year-old woman in Hillcrest, Rockland County, before taking his own life. The Ramapo police, who had been actively pursuing Byrd, tracked him to Connecticut, where he committed suicide.

The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at her home on Inwood Drive in Hillcrest. The Ramapo police were alerted to the scene and launched an immediate investigation, which led them to identify Byrd as the primary suspect.

Byrd, who was reported to have had a relationship with the victim, fled the scene following the shooting. He was later located in Stamford, Connecticut, where he ended his own life before he could be apprehended by authorities.

This chilling case of murder-suicide has left the Rockland County community in shock, with many expressing their grief over the loss of the victim and their concern about the circumstances surrounding her death.

As this tragic story continues to unfold, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time.

Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with additional information about this crime to come forward.

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