'Cowardly Act Of Domestic Violence' Kills Wife, Authorities Say

MARSHFIELD, MA — A manhunt is on for a person of interest who police say killed his estranged wife Monday evening. Authorities said Allen Warner, 47, is an armed and dangerous fugitive and person of interest in the death of his wife, 48-year-old Shana Warner.

Shana Warner was found Monday evening in her vehicle shortly after she called 911 saying she was being pursued. Authorities soon after announced a search for her husband.

"This is another despicable, cowardly act of domestic violence,’" Marshfield Police Chief Phillip A. Tavares said at a Tuesday press conference. "It’s only a matter of time before he’s discovered."

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz urged Warner to turn himself in. "We want this to come to a peaceful resolution."

Cruz said Shana Warner's cause of death hadn't been determined. She was shot, but also sustained other serious injuries.

The Boston Globe reported Shana Warner filed for divorce three times, most recently on May 2.

She was found in her car on Route 3A around 5:51 p.m. She was pronounced dead less than hour later at South Shore Hospital.

Witnesses saw Allen Warner leave his wife's car, authorities said.

Allen Warner's last known address was in Rockland. Police said he isn't believed to be in Marshfield anymore. He may be driving a gray Toyota Corolla with license plate 4FSZ80.

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