Teenager took his own life after father shot mother and killed himself The teenager's world had been turned upside down in August 2011, when his father burst in on his wife at the Carol-Ann hair salon where she worked, in Newport, South Wales, after hearing that she was having an affair. He pulled out a sawn-off shotgun, hit her in the face with the weapon before opening fire with both barrels, hitting Mrs Williams in the leg and peppering female customers with pellets. After shouting "I love you" he stormed out, leaving his wife with serious wounds to her left leg. Within hours Williams, a 6ft 7in former club doorman and keep-fit fanatic who weighed 20st and used steroids, was found hanging from a tree at nearby Brynglas Woods, after a major manhunt by armed police. An inquest held in Newport on Tuesday concluded that Williams committed suicide while suffering an imbalance of the mind. His estranged wife underwent a 10-hour operation to save her leg in the immediate aftermath of the attempted murder. She subsequently had reconstructive surgery and remained in hospital for more than a month. Within days of her discharge, Jack, who had been staying with his father's sister Rachael, went missing. Several days later he was found dead close to where his father's body had been discovered and where his ashes had later been spread. Thursday's inquest, at Newport Civic Centre, heard that Jack had tried to "remain neutral" after his parents" separation. Mrs Williams did not attend the hearing in Newport, South Wales. In a statement she said: "It was apparent that Jack was trying to make an equal relationship with me and his father. When Jack saw me in hospital after the shooting he said: "I don't know why he'd do it" and we kept in contact by text and telephone calls." But the inquest heard Mrs Williams had sent a text message to Jack saying: "Pack your bags and go and live with the hypocrites" - referring to her husband's family. Rachael Williams's partner, Wayne Davies, said: "Jack was a remarkable young boy who showed so much courage, dignity and respect and was wise beyond his years. He was a credit to his mother and his father. But the enormity of the situation was too much for him. Jack's best friend Alistair Yates said: "On the day Jack died he said he was going to visit his dad's ashes which had been scattered in the woods. He said he wanted to be alone. There was no indication he was going to kill himself or take his own life. Police were called to the inquest when insults were hurled across the courtroom by different sides of the family. Court officials had to restrain relatives and two family members were escorted outside. Mrs Williams is now rebuilding her life with her surviving 21-year-old son from a previous relationship, Josh. Nine days before Williams shot his wife he was taken to court for assaulting and threatening to kill her. Despite police objections, magistrates granted him bail. Before the shooting Mrs Williams had installed a panic button and changed all the locks at her home, in Newport, after he assaulted then threatened to kill her. In November last year the Independent Police Complaints Commission upheld four complaints against Gwent police, including one that officers took "too long" to arrest Williams after he was initially accused of assaulting his wife. The IPCC's scathing report revealed 24 different police officers had dealt with the domestic disturbances caused by Williams after his wife tried to end their 17-year marriage. A lack of communication between them meant that no one had a clear picture of what was happening. Another report, also published last November, said more could have been done to help the couple's son after he was left grieving for his father while his mother was in hospital. The inquest heard that the teenager had made an earlier attempt to take his life, in what was taken to be a "cry for help." He was referred to a psychiatric consultant who assessed him as being of "some risk" of suicide but that the risk was "not considered to be high." Dr Muhamed Ather said he concluded that his aunt and uncle were looking after Jack's emotional needs well. The inquest also heard that the teenager had seen "vile texts" sent by both sides of the divided family during the bitter dispute that followed his father's death. Gwent Coroner David Bowen said: "This is such a tragic death and his death should never have occurred. I am satisfied at the time he was suffering from depression - not only had his parents" marriage broken down but then came his father's death. He was clearly a very troubled young man and was able to conceal the depths of despair from friends, family and health professionals. He recorded a verdict of suicide. After the hearing Mrs Smillie said: "Jack and his father did everything together. they went for long walks and went rabbiting. When his father died he was devastated - it destroyed him inside and I'm not surprised he did this in the end. "Their favourite greeting was: "I am you, you are me, together we are."