School principal Marie Antoine shot in attempted murder-suicide

The 44-year-old principal of a Westside elementary school is recovering from two gunshot wounds. Police say she was shot by her ex-husband before he shot and killed himself.

The double shooting happened in Memorial Park on Riverside Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

According to a police report, Marie Antoine was shot by 47-year-old David Kite, who then killed himself. Antoine was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Friends told Channel 4 she is in serious condition.

Court records show the couple divorced in 2009.

Antoine had been principal of Whitehouse Elementary School, but was recently transferred to Cedar Hills Elementary School.

"The Duval Schools family is sending our warmest thoughts for a speedy recovery," Duval County School District spokeswoman Jill Johnson said. "Marie is a dedicated administrator and we look forward to her retu."