All three people found dead inside a Flower Mound home Wednesday have now been identified in what authorities say was an apparent double homicide-suicide.
Flower Mound PD released an update Thursday afternoon revealing that all three victims were related and all died from gunshot wounds.
“The deceased are believed to be family members living together at the residence – a husband, wife and adult son,” said the department in a press release. “Preliminary information leads investigators to believe this incident was a double homicide and suicide.”
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as Carlos Shelton, 65, Elida Shelton, 63, and Brian Shelton, 27. Carlos’ death was ruled a suicide from a gunshot wound to the head, while Elida’s and Brian’s deaths were ruled homicides from gunshot wounds to the head.
Based on the investigation, officials believe Carlos Shelton was was responsible for the deaths of Elida Shelton and Brian Shelton before he took his own life.
Detectives are not seeking any outstanding suspects, and there continues to be no active threat to the public.
Flower Mound police responded to the home on Sunrise Circle, near Canyon Falls, around 10:43 a.m. Sept. 23 for a welfare check after two residents failed to report to work and family members were unable to reach them.
This is an ongoing investigation, and Flower Mound PD is asking anyone with information pertaining to the incident should contact the department tip line at 972-874-3307.
