Lower Moreland Township, Pennsylvania – Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident of a murder-suicide that took place over the weekend in Lower Moreland Township. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s office confirmed that a woman, Durdona Sultanova, 43, was fatally shot by her ex-husband, Al Allaberg, 44, in their residence on Carson Terrace in the Huntingdon Valley area of Lower Moreland Township.
The grim discovery was made after two young residents of the home called 911, prompting a police response to the scene. Upon arrival, law enforcement found the bodies of Sultanova and Allaberg in a walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Autopsies conducted on the victims revealed that Sultanova died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest in a homicide, while Allaberg died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
The incident highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence, prompting authorities to remind individuals in need of help to reach out for support. If anyone is experiencing domestic violence, they are encouraged to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visit their website, or text LOVEIS to 22522 for assistance.
As of now, details surrounding the circumstances of the murder-suicide remain scarce, with authorities continuing their investigation into the matter. The community in Lower Moreland Township is left shocked and saddened by the loss of two lives in such a violent and tragic manner.
The Montgomery County DA’s office urges anyone with information about the case or anyone experiencing domestic violence to come forward and seek help. The devastating event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing domestic violence within communities to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.