Dublin

A New York Times senior engineering manager was shot and killed by his elderly parents-in-law in a California parking lot amid a bitter family and custody dispute.

Irish police are investigating the death of 56-year-old musician Glen Hansard. Preliminary findings suggest he lost control of his motorcycle after hitting a soft road shoulder.

Hansard, lead singer of The Frames and star of the film "Once", was killed in a motorcycle accident early in the morning. The police in Ireland are asking witnesses to provide information.