ELLICOTT CITY, MD — A couple died Monday night in Ellicott City in what police said was a murder-suicide.

Samuel Lancelotta, 48, is believed to have shot his wife Beth, 48, and then himself in the backyard of their home in the 4600 block of Sheppard Lane, officials said.



The shooting took place at 10:40 p.m. while the Lancelottas' three teenage children were inside their home, according to police.