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Murder-Suicide Stuns Wilson High School Community

By WBFO News

Wilson, NY – Grief counselors were on hand at Wilson High School over the weekend to help students and teachers affected by the Saturday morning murder-suicide of two recently graduated seniors.

Police say 19-year-old Shawn Wolf shot his 18-year-old girlfriend Kari Gorman in his home on Balmer Road, then went to the cemetery where his father is buried and shot himself there.

Investigators say the two apparently had an argument on Friday. Police say two shotguns were used, and they found a note from Wolf at his home.

Friends say the couple recently had a falling out and the relationship was ending.

Brenda David of Child and Family Services says the situation is not unusual for this type of case.

"This is a classic example of someone who believes he is entitled to have this person involved in his life," David said.

Wilson school officials are planning a community meeting to discuss the shootings next week Monday at the high school.