Victim Texted For Help

"HOUMA, LA — Terrebonne Parish sheriff's investigators said a prominent businessman shot his wife Wednesday before turning the gun on himself.

"It happened in the 100 block of Woodburn Street in Houma. Nicole Lirette Blanchard, 29, used her cell phone to text for help after she was shot in the mouth.

"When emergency responders arrived, they found Larry Blanchard, 57, lying on the floor with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nicole Blanchard is being treated at Terrebonne General Medical Center.

"The couple owns Body Elite Fitness Company of Houma."

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