Man Kills Wife Then Self While Family Watches

Lake County investigators say a murder-suicide was especially brutal, because the shooter committed the acts in front of the family and a young child.

Ronnie Warren, 51, and 36-year-old Tonya Warren were owners of the Cain Pole South Baitshop in Fruitland Park. Police said, even though they were having troubles and Tonya wanted a divorce, they still worked together.

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However, Tuesday night police say an argument turned deadly when Ronnie shot his wife while his young child and other family watched.

Fruitland Park police say Ron and Tanya Warren were doing inventory inside the store when they got into an argument. They say Ron pulled a gun and shot his wife, then turned the weapon on himself.

"From what I understand, they had argued a lot. She was very unhappy and she wanted a divorce and he went off the deep end," said Chief J.M. Isom, Fruitland Park Police Department.

Tonya Warren apparently had an injunction against her husband. He was only supposed to see her on matters concerning the business and their son.

Ronnie Warren was pronounced dead at the scene. Tonya Warren died while being transported to the hospital.