SAN DIEGO — Authorities identified a Spring Valley woman who was shot and killed this week at her home, allegedly by her estranged husband.
Ashley Bird, 35, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head when San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at her home on La Presa Avenue near Jamacha Boulevard at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Bird died at the scene, according to Lt. Michael Krugh.
Later in the day, authorities in Orange County Sheriff's Deputies found the victim's spouse, 39-year-old Christopher Bird, dead in his vehicle at Calafia Beach Park in San Clemente. The Sheriff's Department said the manner and cause of his death will be determined by the Orange County Coroner's Office.
"At this stage of the investigation, the motivation and circumstances of the crime are still under investigation," the Sheriff's Department said.
A fundraiser has been set up by Ashley Bird's family. In a statement posted to the fundraiser, Ashley's family said,
"The loving family of Ashley Margaret Bird is fundraising for the cost of a funeral as well as funds for raising her surviving son. Ashley was taken from us too soon in life and she will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. She had such an impact on everyone around her and was the most kind, warm hearted, generous soul."
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