NJ corrections officer kills baby, self
(AP) - Police say a northern New Jersey correctionsofficer shot and wounded her boyfriend, then killed her 4-month-oldson and committed suicide inside his apartment. Newark police say 39-year-old Kelly
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Aug 4, 2009, 3:00 AM
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(AP) - Police say a northern New Jersey correctionsofficer shot and wounded her boyfriend, then killed her 4-month-oldson and committed suicide inside his apartment.
Newark police say 39-year-old Kelly McKenith and her infant son,Kaire McKenith, were pronounced dead Monday at University Hospital.
An Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokesman says McKenith'sboyfriend, 28-year-old Lewis Goosby, was shot three times and is incritical condition.
Police say Goosby escaped through a window after being woundedshortly before 4 p.m., and McKenith barricaded herself inside theapartment when officers arrived. Police entered after hearinggunshots.
Police say they believe McKenith's service weapon was used inthe shootings.
McKenith had worked for the Essex County corrections officesince 2005.
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