NJ mother of two, canine shot lifeless by ex-husband in surprising murder-suicide: officers

A 52-year-old Jersey Shore man fatally shot his ex-wife and her canine after she referred to as 911 to report a break-in — after which turned the gun on himself, in keeping with officers.

Mom of two Kimberly Hoffman, 49, referred to as 911 about 5 a.m. Saturday to report that somebody was making an attempt to interrupt into her condominium in Little Egg Harbor, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.

“Responding Officers made pressured entry into the condominium, the place they situated the deceased physique of Ms. Hoffman with an obvious gunshot wound to the face,” he stated in a press release.

The officers then situated the bullet-riddled physique of her canine, in addition to that of her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, who was nonetheless acutely aware, Billhimer stated.

The gunman, additionally of Little Egg Harbor, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Middle in Atlantic Metropolis, the place he later died, the prosecutor stated.

“The investigation revealed that Schulz shot Ms. Hoffman, and the canine, earlier than turning the gun on himself,” he added.

It was not instantly clear if the killer was the daddy of Hoffman’s two sons, whose ages weren’t revealed.

Hoffman was the director of admissions at Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Middle, a nursing house in Little Egg Harbor, nj1015.com reported.

“Kim was a outstanding one who touched the lives of many along with her kindness, compassion, and infectious smile,” a GoFundMe web page stated.

“She had a coronary heart of gold and was at all times there to lend a serving to hand to these in want. As a devoted mom, she poured her love into her two youngsters, ensuring they felt protected, liked, and cherished day by day,” wrote the organizer, Natalie Adis.

“Kim’s life was tragically reduce brief, abandoning her youngsters who now face a future with out their beloved mom. The ache of her loss is immeasurable, and we’re all devastated by this mindless act of violence. Our hearts ache for her youngsters, and we need to do every thing we are able to to ease their burden throughout this tough time,” she added.

As of Tuesday morning, the account raised over $52,000 for the 2 sons.

“As we grieve this devastating loss, we need to rally round Kim’s youngsters, who meant the world to her. We’ve got arrange this GoFundMe web page to supply assist and stability for her youngsters throughout this unimaginable time,” the account stated.

The motive for the surprising murder-suicide was not instantly obtainable.

Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Workplace Main Crime Unit and the Little Egg Harbor Police Division are conducting an investigation.