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2 found dead inside Kerrville home in possible murder-suicide, police say

Shannon Ratliff, 62, and Wayne Ratliff, 64, were found with apparent gunshot wounds

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KERRVILLE, Texas – Kerrville police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after two people were found dead inside a home Wednesday morning.

Around 9:45 a.m., the Kerrville Police Department responded to a call for service in the 600 block of Lois Street to check the welfare of a man who had not been seen for several days.

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When officers entered the home, they found Shannon Ratliff, 62, and Wayne Ratliff, 64, with apparent gunshot wounds, police said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Wayne Ratliff died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Anyone with any information in this case is asked to contact Detective Ryan Casey at 830-258-1314.

The investigation is ongoing.


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