Police said Hamiltons wife, Crystal Hamilton, 29, called 911, but he shot and killed her before officers arrived. The couples 11-year-old son was home during the altercation and fled at some point, police said. He was not injured.
She said Hamilton kept his .45-caliber weapon in his car, but didnt know where he stored the assault weapon. Crystal Hamilton knew that her husband had weapons but didnt mind. Colunga said he attended a gun show in Dulles earlier this month but didnt buy anything.
Colunga said Crystal Hamilton shared a special bond with her son. Theyd all planned on going to Red Lobster to celebrate his birthday, but their plans were interrupted by Wednesdays severe weather.
Hawla Donley, another friend, said Crystal Hamilton had been getting over a cold, so she checked in with her Saturday morning. Donley wanted to make sure her friend was still up for a girls night out, planned for the evening.
