Crime & Safety

Concord Woman Killed in Nevada

Police are investigating what started the argument.

A Nevada man was arrested for fatally shooting his caregiver, who was a Concord resident, according to the Contra Costa Times.

Douglas County authorities say Melvin Norlund, 81, shot Catherine Costanza, 51, during an argument in Gardnerville, Nevada on Thursday.  Norlund reportedly called 9-1-1.  Costanza succumbed to her injuries, according to police.  Norlund is in police custody in the Douglas County Jail for suspicion of murder.  Police are investigating the incident.


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