Jeremy Ferguson, director of operations for Downtown Santa Monica, is believed to have shot dead his wife, Mandy Zelinka, at their home in Venice, California. The couple were found with gunshot wounds and police are investigating whether Ferguson shot Zelinka before turning the gun on himself. Ferguson sent a suicide note to his friend, which included instructions about how to enter the residence. The Santa Monica community has been shocked by the incident, with friends expressing their admiration for the couple's commitment to art, culture, and business. Ferguson had previously served as mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon from 2009 until 2015.