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Three Found Dead in Flower Mound Home After Welfare Check

Preliminary findings suggest a double homicide followed by suicide pending confirmation by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.

Overview

  • Relatives reported two residents missing and police entered the 10700 block of Sunrise Circle home after a welfare check on Wednesday, finding three people dead inside.
  • Town officials and Deputy Chief Henry Lucio said the victims had apparent gunshot wounds and are believed to be a husband, wife and adult son who lived at the house.
  • Investigators say early evidence points to a double homicide and suicide but the Tarrant County Medical Examiner has not yet confirmed identities or official causes of death.
  • Detectives spent many hours processing the scene and are asking the public for tips or relevant surveillance footage to help reconstruct events.
  • Police have characterized the incident as isolated and say there is no ongoing threat to the community, while investigators continue forensic work and interviews.