A Spring Hill man shot and killed his wife before taking his own life Monday in what investigators say appears to be a murder-suicide, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
A family member called 911 around 12:29 p.m. on April 28 after discovering the bodies of his father and stepmother inside their home on Dristol Avenue.
The relative told detectives that he went to the residence after his father’s employer contacted him, saying Randall Bowman, 57, had not shown up for work.
Once inside the home, the family member found Bowman and his wife deceased in a bedroom, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A firearm was found next to Bowman.
The relative also told deputies that the couple had ongoing marital issues and that the wife had been seeking a divorce.
According to the preliminary investigation, Bowman shot his wife while she was in bed, then fatally shot himself.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional details have been released.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to seek help from one of the following resources:
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
Call 911 for emergencies
352-754-6830 for non-urgent matters
The Dawn Center of Hernando County
24-hour crisis hotline: 352-686-8430
https://www.domesticshelters.org
