Authorities are investigating after a retired NYPD detective Sean O’Neill fatally shot his wife, Arlene then turned the gun on himself in a murder-suicide. According to report, the three children were home when the incident occurred on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at 142 Chittenden Avenue at around before 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. Arlene was a fifth-grade teacher in Eastchester. A preliminary investigation revealed an altercation between the couples escalated and led to Sean O’Neill shooting Arlene and then turning the gun on himself.
Investigation is active and ongoing. Dispatch officials say more details are expected to be released later today. We will keep you update on-air and online with the latest information.