By Associated Press - Tuesday, August 23, 2016

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A West Fargo man who authorities believe fatally shot his wife and then shot himself in the head has died.

KFGO radio reports (https://bit.ly/2bK2BZV ) that 55-year-old Clarence Baumgartner died Monday afternoon. His 45-year-old wife, Tammy, had been found dead Sunday night at the mobile home where police say the incident occurred after an apparent argument involving the two.

A handgun was recovered at the scene.



Authorities believe the couple had separated and that the wife had been living in Fargo.

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Information from: KFGO-AM, https://www.kfgo.com

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