Farmersville Police Department
News Release
Case #: 17-0491
Date: 05-19-2018
Crime: Possible Homicide/Suicide
Occurred: 300 Block of W. Ashley, Farmersville, CA.
Victim: Hispanic Female Adult
Suspect: Hispanic Male Adult
On May 19, 2018 at approximately 1744 hours officers were dispatched to the 300 Block of West Ashley regarding shots heard by a neighbor and reports of two subjects possibly having been shot at a residence. Officers arrived and were directed to the house next door were the neighbor heard the shots coming from. Officers entered and searched the residence discovering and adult female and an adult male on the back patio both appearing to have suffered gunshot wounds. Upon checking officers determined that both subjects were deceased.
The preliminary investigation indicates that this appears to be a murder/suicide however the investigation is on-going. No victim or suspect information is being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information in this case is encouraged to contact Sgt. Ralph Vasquez with the Farmersville Police Department at 559-747-0321.