Authorities in Yuma have released the names of two people found dead after an apparent murder-suicide, one of those individuals was a firefighter with the Rural/Metro Fire Department in the Valley.
Yuma County Sheriff's officials were called out to a residence on Feb. 21 about two people found dead. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a man and woman both deceased and with gunshot wounds.
Sheriff's officials on Tuesday announced that 35-year-old Sean Snyder, of Tempe, sustained multiple gunshot wounds resulting in his death. They say 39-year-old Anisha Herrera-Manchatta, of Yuma, sustained a single gunshot wound resulting in her death.
Snyder was laid to rest on Saturday in Somerton, AZ. A GoFundMe account has been set up by friends and family members in his name with funds helping pay for the man's funeral expenses and also to help support his daughter.
On the page, the following message is shared:
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a brother. On Feb 21st Rural/Metro Firefighter Sean Snyder lost his life in a tragic turn of events, the details of which are still Coming in. Sean was a father, son, brother and fellow firefighter to not only our members, but our brothers and sisters with Rural/Metro of Yuma County and he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Brother, until we meet again. With love and honor Your L3878 Family. L3878 has set up this page to help his family with unexpected Funeral expenses. Sean has served his community for the last 12years. Its time we give back to him. Thanks so much."
Sheriff's officials say the case is being investigated as a murder-suicide. A possible motive hasn't been released.
