A federal special agent fatally shot his wife and then died by suicide at the couple’s New Jersey residence, authorities said, in a disturbing case being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Kelly Iatauro, 46, was discovered dead from gunshot wounds inside the pair’s Sayreville home Friday night, while her husband, Christopher Iatauro, 52, was found in the backyard with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Prosecutors said the deaths are being treated as a murder-suicide, with Christopher identified as the suspected gunman. Officials have not said what may have prompted the deadly incident.
Christopher Iatauro had worked as a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security, according to 2019 and 2020 records obtained by local outlet NJ101.5.
Sayreville police were called to the home on Glynn Court at about 8 p.m. Friday. As officers responded, nearby residents were instructed to stay indoors, and a section of the street was shut down for at least 40 minutes.
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Kelly’s sister-in-law later shared an emotional tribute on social media while also announcing details of her funeral services.
“As many of you may now know, my beautiful sister-in-law, Kelly Iatauro was senselessly and suddenly taken from us on Friday,” she wrote on Facebook.
“Kelly was a bright light- kind, thoughtful, hysterical, inappropriate, and just one of the most amazing people I’ve ever known. She left a lasting impression on anyone that was lucky enough to know her.”
DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
