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Moab woman critically injured in apparent attempted murder-suicide shooting

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Nelson died at the scene. Investigators said evidence collected at the home indicated Nelson likely shot the woman before taking his own life. This is a tragedy any way you look at it, Moab Police Chief Lex Bell said. Our community has been deeply affected by this gut-wrenchingly traumatic and devastating act.

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