FORNEY, TX — A quiet neighborhood in Forney was rocked Thursday by a suspected murder-suicide that left two individuals dead inside a home near the intersection of Bastrop Road and Osprey Way. The Forney Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Officers were dispatched to the residence earlier in the day following a call for a welfare check. When police arrived, they found a man and a woman deceased inside the home. Although their identities have not yet been released, authorities confirmed that next of kin are being notified. Investigators believe the incident was a domestic-related murder-suicide.
According to police, there is no ongoing threat to the public. “UPDATE – Scene has been cleared,” the Forney Police Department stated in an official release. “There will be first responder activity on the corner of Bastrop Rd and Osprey Way for the next several hours. This is an isolated scene, and there is no threat to the public. Please avoid the area.”
Detectives remained at the home for several hours collecting evidence, interviewing neighbors, and working to piece together the events that led to the tragedy. A firearm was reportedly recovered at the scene, though officials have not confirmed if it was used in the deaths. The home has since been secured as authorities await autopsy results to confirm the cause and manner of death.
The neighborhood, typically known for its peace and family-oriented atmosphere, was left shaken by the incident. Several residents stood outside their homes, stunned as emergency crews worked nearby. “This is the kind of place where nothing ever happens,” said one resident. “It’s incredibly sad, and we’re all just in disbelief.”
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone who may have had contact with the victims in recent days or who may have seen anything unusual in the area to reach out. The Forney Police Department has assured the public that further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the community is left grappling with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy, as authorities work to determine what led to this devastating loss of life.