Coroner rules gunshots killed 3 at gas station

6/19/2005

Autopsies performed yesterday on three people who were shot during an apparent murder-suicide at a North Toledo convenience store Friday confirmed they all died of gunshot wounds.

Susan Cox, 43, of 866 Tralger Drive, died of multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and her back, Dr. James Patrick, Lucas County coroner, said.

Shantel Hendrix, 27, of 6400 North Dixie Hwy., Bedford Township, died of multiple gunshot wounds to her chest, he said.

Archie Cox, 45, of 866 Tralger Drive, died of a single gunshot wound to his head, the coroner said.

Police have said it appears that Mr. Cox shot Mrs. Cox, his estranged wife, as well as Ms. Hendrix, her co-worker, at Barney's Convenience Mart, 5821 North Detroit Ave.

Mr. Cox then shot himself.