Filipina, 51, shot dead by 24-year-old American boyfriend
Alexander Richardson and Josephine Austria. Photo from https://www.wfla.com
MANILA, Philippines–A 51-year-old Filipina nurse was shot dead by her American live-in partner in the middle of a party at their Clearwater City, Florida residence.
In a report by ABC action news, Josephine Austria was killed by her 24-year-old boyfriend, Alexander Richardson, around 1 a.m. on Sunday (Monday in Manila).
The report said that Austria, Richardson and several guests were at the couple’s house at 2300 block of Hillcreek Circle East for a birthday party.
Then Richardson shot Austria.
Austria was rushed to hospital where she was declared dead on arrival.
Article continues after this advertisement“At some point that morning, Richardson went down to a gas station on McMullen Booth Road to tell someone that he had shot his girlfriend,” the report said.
Article continues after this advertisementRichardson is currently under the custody of the authorities charged with second-degree murder.
“Police are still working to get more information on what led to Austria’s death,” it added.
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