Two people were found dead Monday evening in the 700 block of Hahn Road, just outside Fredericksburg, and investigators are still trying to piece together what unfolded on the rural property. Deputies have not yet released the victims' identities, and officials say the investigation remains active as they work to determine exactly what happened.
Evidence technicians and investigators spent hours at the scene, documenting and collecting material. Local authorities said the incident currently appears to be an isolated event while family members were being notified. The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office also noted that the two people found dead do not appear to be local residents.
In a Facebook update, the sheriff's office said it was "currently working two deceased people" at the Hahn Road address and stressed that "There is NO ongoing threat to the Gillespie Community," according to News4SanAntonio. Sheriff Buddy Mills Ayala said the post went up after investigators made contact with the next of kin. The agency added that it believes the case may be a murder-suicide and confirmed that Criminal Investigations Division personnel and an evidence technician were processing the property.
Investigation Underway
Detectives are now focused on confirming the victims' identities, building a timeline of events, and determining the cause and manner of death. No names have been released, and authorities have not indicated whether any charges might be filed as the inquiry moves forward. Evidence technicians remained at the scene late Monday while investigators continued to catalog items that could prove crucial.
How To Contact the Sheriff's Office
The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office shares official updates and public-safety alerts on its website and social media channels. The county's official page lists the sheriff's office as the main hub for emergency and safety notices. Residents with tips or information related to the Hahn Road case are asked to reach out to the sheriff's office through the county portal or the agency's public Facebook page. The county site notes that social channels are used for breaking updates.
Local Context
The Hahn Road deaths come on the heels of other high-profile incidents in the Hill Country. Earlier this month, two people were killed in a house explosion that investigators said was likely connected to a propane leak, according to reporting by KSAT. County officials said they are working with partner agencies on both investigations.
Authorities have not yet released the ages or hometowns of the Hahn Road victims. The sheriff's office is urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything connected to the case to contact them through official channels, and deputies say they will share additional details as soon as they are able.
