Montgomery County crime: Mother killed in front of kids in apparent murder-suicide, family says
Montgomery County - Montgomery County Sheriff's Office investigates an apparent murder-suicide that took place in front of two children.
Sister of the victim, Arazeli Ruiz, says her ex-boyfriend murdered her in front of her two children, ages 2 and 5.
Arazeli Ruiz and her two children, ages 2 and 5 pose for a photo.
Deputies responded to a scene at a residence in the 800 block of Omeara Road just after 8:00 a.m. Monday morning after receiving a call for a Welfare Check.
Deputies are at the crime scene of where a woman and man were found dead.
Deputies say upon reaching the home, they found a deceased man and woman, both with apparent gunshot wounds.
According to initial findings, a family friend arrived at the house to pick up the man for work and noticed the front door open. Concerned, he went to a neighbor's house to call 911.
Authorities say it seems to be an isolated event involving only two deceased individuals. The names of the deceased are withheld until their next of kin is notified.
Detectives from the Homicide and Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are currently at the scene and conducting an investigation.
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