A quiet Corsicana neighborhood was rocked yesterday when police found three family members dead inside their home in what authorities are calling an apparent murder‑suicide. Officers responded to a late‑night 911 call and arrived to find three people unresponsive, a scene city officials say has left the area shaken as detectives work to piece together a clear timeline.
911 Call and Dispatch Response
Telecommunicators received a 911 call at about 9:11 p.m., according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The caller told dispatchers he had fatally shot both of his parents and said he planned to take his own life. While officers raced to the scene, dispatchers kept working to keep the man talking, trying to hold the line open as long as possible.
What Officers Found
During the call, the man told telecommunicators he had been using both narcotics and alcohol, as reported by NewsRadio 1080 KRLD. Police say the caller disconnected before officers reached the home. When they went inside, they found two elderly adults and the couple's adult son, all dead at the scene. Investigators say the son's injuries appear to be self‑inflicted, and they are treating the case as an apparent murder‑suicide.
Victims and Police Statement
Police identified the parents as being in their late 70s and early 80s and the suspect as their 51‑year‑old son, according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. In a statement released by the Corsicana Police Department and carried by the station, the department said it "extends its deepest condolences" and acknowledged the "weight of this loss." Detectives say the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released once it is confirmed.
How to Help or Get Information
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Corsicana Police Department. The department's contact page lists the non‑emergency number and police headquarters address on the City of Corsicana website. For anyone in crisis or feeling suicidal, calling 988 connects you to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate, confidential support. Authorities are urging the public to avoid speculation while detectives finish their work and notify all affected family members.
