Texas Murder/Suicide Investigation

"SHAMROCK, TEXAS - Two people are dead in an apparent murder suicide.

"Shamrock Resident Involved in Murder Suicide Wheeler County. At approximately 3:45 PM on June 19th, the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a possible homicide at a rural residence northeast of Shamrock, TX.

"Because initial information suggested that a suspect was barricaded in his house, the Sheriff's Office called the Amarillo Police SWAT team, the Texas Rangers, and the Texas Highway Patrol for assistance.

"After the house was cleared by the Amarillo SWAT team, the scene was turned over to the Rangers for further investigation. The investigation indicated that 54 year old Raphael Johnson shot his wife, 48 year old Martha Johnson, and then fled on foot. Raphael Johnson was found about a half mile away at another location where he had shot himself.

"The Texas Rangers and the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office are continuing the investigation."

From ValleyCentral.com...