Police: Marital issues may have led to Florida mall shooting

MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) – Investigators say marital issues may have motivated a man to shoot his wife in a food court at a central Florida mall.

The Jan. 17 shooting at Melbourne Square injured Idanerys Garcia-Rodriguez and killed 36-year-old pizza restaurant owner Leonardo Coppola. Rodriguez then fatally shot himself. Police said Thursday that the couple had been having marital problems for about six months. They say the 33-year-old woman may have told her 57-year-old husband that morning that their marriage was over.

Officials say she has recovered and is cooperating with authorities.

Witnesses have told investigators that Rodriguez was jealous.

Surveillance video from the mall shows a man believed to be Rodriguez approaching the victims in the restaurant. About 10 to 12 shots were fired.

Police are awaiting a final report from the medical examiner.