In the winter of 2025, the life of 35-year-old Ashlee Corona was tragically cut short in what police are describing as a murder-suicide. On the evening of January 5th, Phoenix police responded to calls of a shooting at the Avilla Gateway apartment complex, located near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road. Callers reported hearing an argument followed by the sound of multiple gunshots emanating from an apartment.
Upon making entry into the residence, officers discovered a grim scene. Ashlee Corona and her husband, Andrew Corona, were both found deceased inside the apartment. Their toddler son, Maverick, was also found at the scene, alive but suffering from a gunshot wound. The young boy was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators believe that Andrew Corona shot his wife and son before taking his own life. A neighbor's security camera reportedly captured audio of three gunshots, a pause, and then a final, single gunshot. Family members remember Ashlee as a vibrant and loving mother who was passionate about singing and dancing. Her brother, Rudy Lopez Jr., described her as the heart of their family, someone who always put others before herself.
In the wake of this tragedy, Ashlee's family has been outspoken about the importance of raising awareness about domestic violence. They have emphasized that her legacy should be one of love and the joy she brought to others' lives, not the violent manner in which she died. The family has established a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses and to support Maverick's future. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but with the suspect also deceased, no arrests will be made.
