(Ames, IA) — An Iowa State University professor accused of murdering his wife has died after shooting himself while being pursued by law enforcement.
According to the Ames Tribune, Richard Stone was charged with the murder of his wife, Kristin Stone, after she was found dead inside their home on October 29.
Ames police located Stone the following day using license plate reader technology. Officers pulled him over, but before they could take him into custody, police say Stone shot himself.
He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Ames Police say they were notified on November 7 that Stone had died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The death comes more than a week after the investigation began and ends the criminal case against Stone, who had been facing a first-degree murder charge.
The Ames Police Department has not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Stone’s death.
