Fatal shooting by woman leads to son's injury and fatal car crash: Police
This article has been updated with new details. In Dyer County early Thursday morning, a tragic incident occurred involving a woman who fatally shot her husband while he slept, wounded her son, and then died in a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler, as she tried to take her own life. The woman, Sherry Darlene Lydon, 60, had recently undergone surgery to remove a tumor and was experiencing night terrors, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Authorities are considering these factors as they investigate this heartbreaking situation further. The son is currently in critical condition in the hospital, while the driver of the 18-wheeler was unharmed in the crash. Both crime scenes are still active, but there is no ongoing threat to the public. Sheriff Jeff Box expressed condolences to the Lydon family and asked for patience as they work through the investigation. He also emphasized the importance of reaching out to those who may need mental health support. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Dyer County Sheriff's Office at 731-285-2802.
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