A 43-year-old California man, Michael Rocha, shot and killed his wife of 25 years, Yessenia Rocha, shortly after she filed for divorce, police said. A day later, Michael fled from police in his care, firing a rifle at deputies. He was shot dead as a result.

According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, the initial altercation occurred on September 6. Michael was involved in an altercation with Yessenia that ended with him shooting her multiple times, the TCSO said.

The couple’s adult children and other family members were present during the altercation and witnessed the fatal shooting of Yessenia. Meanwhile, Michael Rocha fled the area.

KFSN talked with Michael’s mother, Rita Rocha, who shed light on what led to the fatal shooting. The couple, who began dating in middle school and we

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