Police have recovered two kidnapped girls whose mother was shot dead at a residence in Hanford, California, on Tuesday. Earlier that day, the woman's father -- who lived down the street -- had called police after he hadn't heard from her.

Authorities believe the girls’ father, who is said to be armed and dangerous, fled to Mexico with his daughters.

An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. There were around 60 people aboard the regional passenger plane before it crashed with a helicopter on Wednesday, Jan. 29