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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Owner of Rockville house destroyed in explosion shot himself, dog

The owner of a Rockville, Maryland, home that was destroyed in an explosion last week died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Montgomery County police said Monday. Steven Martin Beck, 61, also shot his dog, police said.

WASHINGTON — The remains recovered from the wreckage of a Rockville, Maryland, house after an explosion and fire last week have been identified as the home’s owner, 61-year-old Steven Martin Beck.

The county’s chief medical examiner determined Beck died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Beck also shot and killed his dog, Montgomery County police said Monday afternoon. His remains were recovered from the home’s basement over the weekend.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very sad.

Anonymous said...

Sorry for them both, especially for the dog, who had no choice.

Anonymous said...

Are you people joking? Imagine for the potential loss of life or injury from this explosion. If you want to top yourself, fine. Do it where you're not a danger to anyone or anything else.
Enough with the sycophantic sympathy.

Anonymous said...

10:58 no sympathy whatsoever, it is just sad that it has come to this

Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Are you people joking? Imagine for the potential loss of life or injury from this explosion. If you want to top yourself, fine. Do it where you're not a danger to anyone or anything else.
Enough with the sycophantic sympathy.

March 22, 2017 at 10:58 AM

why do you use words you don't understand the meaning of, just to attempt to elevate yourself?