A Jersey Shore man fatally shot his ex-wife and her canine after she known as 911 to report a break-in — after which turned the gun on himself, in response to officers.
Mom of two Kimberly Hoffman, 49, known as 911 about 5 a.m. Saturday to report that somebody was attempting to interrupt into her condo in Little Egg Harbor, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated.
“Responding Officers made pressured entry into the condo, the place they positioned the deceased physique of Ms. Hoffman with an obvious gunshot wound to the face,” he stated in a press release.
The officers then positioned the bullet-riddled physique of her canine, in addition to that of her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, who was nonetheless aware, Billhimer stated.
The gunman, additionally of Little Egg Harbor, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Heart in Atlantic Metropolis, the place he later died, the prosecutor stated.
Kimberly Hoffman, 49, of New Jersey, was fatally shot by her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, who then turned the gun on himself, officers stated. @kerricksonhoffman
Kimberly Hoffman, 49, of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, was fatally shot by her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, who additionally killed her canine earlier than taking his personal life, officers stated. @kerricksonhoffman
“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 Heart, a nursing residence in Little Egg Harbor, nj1015.com reported.
Carl Schulz Jr. and Kimberly Hoffman in an undated picture. @kerricksonhoffman
“Kim was a outstanding one that 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 all the time 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, cherished, and cherished every single day,” wrote the organizer, Natalie Adis.
“Kim’s life was tragically minimize brief, forsaking 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 the whole lot we will to ease their burden throughout this troublesome time,” she added.
Kimberly Hoffman and her pooch, who additionally was killed by her ex-husband. @kerricksonhoffman
The tragic canine in an undated picture. @kerricksonhoffman
Hoffman known as 911 to report somebody was breaking into her residence earlier than she was shot. @kerricksonhoffman
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 have now arrange this GoFundMe web page to supply help and stability for her youngsters throughout this unimaginable time,” the account stated.
The motive for the surprising murder-suicide was not instantly out there.
Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Workplace Main Crime Unit and the Little Egg Harbor Police Division are conducting an investigation.