A Hudson Valley woman and her killer are dead, after a two-state police incident.

Police began investigating a fatal shooting in the Lower Hudson Valley Wednesday afternoon.

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Rockland County, New York

For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile

Rockland County Suspect Identified, Flees Out of State

Canva
Canva
loading...

The Ramapo Police Investigations Division started an investigation and determined the suspect was 53-year-old Lawrence Byrd. Police didn't say how the investigation led them to allege the 53-year-old was the killer.

Byrd fled to Connecticut. The Ramapo Police Department didn't confirm if Byrd knew the victim.

Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From New York State Stores

Found By Police In Stamford, Connecticut

Around 1:45 p.m., the Stamford Police Department was alerted that a suspect in a Ramapo Police Department (NY) homicide investigation was possibly in Stamford.

Patrol officers and investigators from various units checked multiple locations and later focused surveillance efforts around 300 Tresser Blvd.

Google
Google
loading...

A man fitting the description was found just before 4 p.m. walking from 300 Tresser Blvd.

Read More: New Year Brings 2 New Holidays To New York State

As officers approached him on Canal Street around 4:00, the suspect pulled out a gun and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The FBI's 5 Most Dangerous Hometowns In New York State

These five places from New York State are among the 22 most dangerous cities in the Northeast.

20 Worst Places to Live in New York State

A list highlights the worst places a New York resident can call home. A number of places in the Hudson Valley made the list, including one that was ranked the worst place to live.

Giant Horror Plant

A "giant horror plant" that can cause blindness and severe burns is still in New York State, despite the best efforts from New York officials.

The 10 Best Counties To Live In New York State

Is your hometown's county considered by Niche one of the best in New York State?

More From Hudson Valley Post