Chandler police identify woman and daughter found dead – apparent murder-suicide

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Chandler police have released the identities of a woman and her young daughter who were found dead earlier this week. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

They were identified as 49-year-old Cheryl Brashier and 10-year-old Shelby Brashier.

Police say a family friend came to their home Tuesday night and discovered the bodies in their unlocked apartment near Priest Drive and Ray Road. Investigators believe both died of gunshot wounds. Officers also took a gun from the bedroom where they were found.

An administrator at Grace Christian Academy in Tempe confirmed that Cheryl was a first-grade teacher’s aide at the school and the single mother of Shelby, who just graduated fourth grade last month. Below is the full statement sent to school families:

Dear GCA families:

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the tragic death of Cheryl Brashier (GCA 1st grade teacher’s aide) and her daughter Shelby, who were found dead in their condo yesterday. Cheryl was a single parent and Shelby just graduated from fourth grade at GCA last month. Mother and daughter were well-liked and respected by their friends, colleagues, students, and their families. Shelby came to GCA in the middle of third grade.

A celebration of life service is planned at Grace Community Church in the coming weeks. Counseling for adults and children will be offered. Stay tuned for more information. Please use discretion when sharing this news with others, especially younger children.

Please join me in praying for God’s blessings in the midst of this tragedy and that He will bring healing and comfort to all who knew and loved this wonderful family and are now with the Lord.

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