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Suspected gunman found dead in Polk County after 2 women shot, 1 fatally

The suspected gunman was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Polk County, sheriff's officials said.
Credit: WKMG
The suspected gunman was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Polk County, sheriff's officials said.

A pregnant woman was shot and another woman was killed Monday morning at an Ocoee home, and officials said the gunman later shot and killed himself in Polk County.

Authorities said the double shooting happened on Grand Poplar Street, southeast of Clarcona Ocoee and North Clarke roads.

After the shooting, Ocoee police said they were searching for Pierre Bernard, the 23-year-old boyfriend of one of the victims. Bernard was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Polk County, sheriff's officials said.

Police said officers were called to the Ocoee home for a report of shots fired and found one woman dead and another suffering from a gunshot wound.

Family members told WKMG that Marie Alexander, 52, was shot and killed. Marie Pierre, 22, was taken to a hospital.

Editor's Note: WKMG contributed to this story.

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