Woman Shot, Killed Boyfriend In Tampa, Took Her Own Life In AL: HCSO

TAMPA, FL — A woman shot and killed her boyfriend in Tampa before driving to Alabama, where she took her own life during a traffic stop, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Deputies responded to the 9200 block of Shellgrove Court in Tampa Thursday just before 7 a.m. after receiving a call from a concerned family member of the victim. They found the body of Kelbys Avila, 50, who had been fatally shot, at the home.

Investigators learned that Maira Pacheco Nuñez, 58, had killed her boyfriend and then drove away from the scene, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies didn't say when they believed the shooting took place.

Deputies developed probable cause and obtained an arrest warrant for Pacheco Nuñez for second-degree murder with a firearm.

Within an hour of the warrant being issued, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama spotted her vehicle. When Baldwin deputies pulled her over, she turned the gun on herself and took her own life.

"This is a tragic and heartbreaking situation. Our hearts ache for the family of this man whose life was tragically ended," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Violence is never an option. To anyone facing or anyone who suspects domestic violence, please remember: help is available, and you are not alone."

If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling 988. Immediate help is also available in an emergency by dialing 911. Additional mental health and suicide prevention resources are available online.