Death Of Couple Officially Ruled Murder/Suicide

"SMETANA, TX — A weekend shooting in Brazos County that left two people dead has officially been ruled a murder-suicide by authorities.

"Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk says his investigators have determined Chance Schneider shot and killed Ashley Lenz at a home in the 5400 block of Caroline Drive near Smetana.

"Schneider, 22, and Lenz, 20, had reportedly dated for three years, and were seen Friday night drinking while out in College Station. Then, at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, authorities say a neighbor observed the two fighting in the driveway of the Caroline Drive residence.

"Inside, Kirk says investigators found the two bodies near each other on Saturday afternoon, along with a .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun.

"`Evidence indicates that Chance intentionally shot Ashley in the head from close range and then immediately turned the gun and shot himself in the head,` Kirk said in a statement.

"Furniture in the home had been overturned, and the truck in the driveway had been ransacked, according to Kirk, who added that there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved."

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