– Man murders girlfriend then commits suicide at Murfreesboro residence
– Boyfriend fatally shoots girlfriend then takes his own life at Murfreesboro townhouse.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a heartbreaking incident in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a man fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life at a townhome on Thursday evening, as confirmed by local authorities.
The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 37-year-old Margarette Barksdale and 29-year-old James Shannon.
For more details, read the previous story: Deadly shooting investigation underway in Murfreesboro
The distressing discovery was made by officers responding to a 911 call from concerned neighbours at around 8 p.m. The victims were found in an upstairs bedroom of the townhome on Nightshade Drive, where they were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a statement released by the MPD, initial investigations indicate that Shannon shot his girlfriend before taking his own life following a domestic dispute.
The authorities are diligently pursuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
In light of this distressing event, the police have urged individuals in domestic violence situations or those aware of such situations to seek help. Support is available through the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center in Murfreesboro on 615-896-2012, as well as the National Domestic Violence Hotline on 1-800-799-7233.
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1. Man shoots girlfriend before killing himself at Murfreesboro townhome
2. Man kills girlfriend before committing suicide at Murfreesboro townhome.
