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CCPD: Victims identified in Glazebrook Drive murder-suicide

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UPDATE: WEDNESDAY - 8:54 a.m.

CCPD has identified David Alexander, 60, and Karen Alexander, 62, as the victims of Monday's murder-suicide on the 600 block of Glazebrook Street.

UPDATE: TUESDAY - 4:20 p.m.

Investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department say that the victims were husband and wife. While they are still looking into what led up to the shooting, they can say that the shooter was the husband.

KRIS 6 will let you know more information as we find out.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the city's Bay Area.

According to Public Information Officer Antonio Contreras, on Monday, Feb. 3, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Glazebrook Street at approximately 5:08 p.m. in response to a shooting.

“When they arrived, they located two deceased individuals inside one of these apartments behind me,” Contreras said. “It appears to be a murder-suicide right now.”

CCPD investigating apparent murder-suicide at Bay Area apartment

A firearm was found at the scene, and investigators with the Robbery Homicide Division have taken over the case.

Contreras confirmed both individuals lived at the apartment but said it is still unclear what led to the shooting. “It’s unknown what led up to the shooting at this apartment complex,” he said.

No other injuries were reported, and police do not believe anyone else was involved. The investigation remains ongoing.

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