Florida man kills wife, 2 kids, himself, officials say

[russ1943]

(CNN) -- A man shot and killed his wife and two of their children and then killed himself in central Florida on Sunday night, authorities said.

Troy Ryan Bellar, 34, used a high-powered rifle with a scope to shoot his 31-year-old wife, Wendy, when she tried to leave their home, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

Two of the couple's children -- 5-month-old Zack and 7-year-old Ryan -- also were killed, but a 13-year-old got away, with the father chasing and firing after him, officials said.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/04/florida.shooting/

[Tangerine LaBamba]

1. This is an old story .........

Thankfully, this was posted a dozen times earlier this week - when it happened.

I thought it was a new murder/suicide. I'm so glad it's not...................

[givemebackmycountry]

2. Lakeland Florida is Fundy-Land USA

Jesus is HUGH down there.
I am willing to bet Jesus is not really that big of a GUN fan.
They keep on taking all his children out.

[madfloridian]

3. Something that angered me. Obit for the father....none for the rest of the family.

http://www.legacy.com/theledger/Obituaries.asp?Page=SEARCHRESULTS

I did several searches to be sure. I did a search for the last 30 days.

It is not mentioned in the obit that he killed his family with a high-powered rifle.

That saddened me to see it.

Ok, the link won't go to his obit, but just type in Bellar....the only one

[krispos42]

4. A five month old

:-( :-(


I don't understand.


I don't think I want to understand.

[rl6214]

5. I don't think there is any understanding

The only thing possible is that someone like this is just a sick monster.