WWE and WCW star Rockin’ Rebel kills wife and then turns gun on himself in ‘murder-suicide’
Police reported that the injuries indicated that the 52-year-old had used the firearm on them both
PRO wrestler Rockin' Rebel fatally shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, according to American Police.
Charles Williams and Stephanie Williams were found dead inside their Pennsylvania home on Friday.
Police officers have reported that injuries indicated the 52-year-old had used the gun on them both.
No other injuries were sustained from the incident that took place in the living room of their family home.
On the night of the incident, the responding officers were reportedly met by family members on the driveway.
Two 10-year-old children are reported to live at the house in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Close family of Mrs Williams have set up a GoFundMe page, which has already raised more then $12,734 (£7,484).
A tribute claimed that she had "heart of gold" and was "the best mother those children could ever have".
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Messages on the page said that she had left behind her mother, four siblings and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, aunts, uncles and friends.
The end of the tribute reads: "As a family, we will be starting a foundation in Stephanies honour.
"She will always be remembered; we will make sure of that! #EndDomesticViolence."
Rockin' Rebel was best known for his appearances on the U.S. independent circuit with promotions including Eastern Championship Wrestling, Combat zone Wrestling and Atomic Championship Wrestling.
After leaving ECW in 1995, the professional had a brief stint in WCW and numerous dark matches with the then called WWF.