Authorities ID man who shot himself after shooting wife, daughter
The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed the identity of the man police said shot his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself in North Las Vegas Tuesday night.
Soontorn Rachchurisi, 49, died from gunshot wounds in the chest. His death has been listed as a suicide.
According to North Las Vegas police, Rachuchurisi was arguing with his wife about 9 p.m. When his 24-year-old daughter tried to intervene, he pulled out a firearm and shot her. He then shot his wife multiple times.
Both women were transported to University Medical Center Tuesday.
His wife suffered critical injuries, but the daughter’s injuries were not life-threatening, authorities said.
Rachchurisi’s neighbors said they believe a pending divorce might have triggered the shootings.
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