UPDATE:
Brice Cherry, who works for the Waco-Tribune Herald, posted a statement from the family on the Werners:
The families of John and Karen Werner are issuing this statement: pic.twitter.com/2VCNGiVRxh
— Brice Cherry (@BriceCherry) August 16, 2024
UPDATE:
McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara confirmed to 25 News that both the husband and wife died Thursday from their injuries.
"They were good people," said McNamara, remarking that he knew John when he worked as a sports writer with the Waco Tribune-Herald.
UPDATE:
The McLennan County Sheriff told 25 News that the shooting happened on the 200 block of Brazos Oak Drive and that the husband and wife are both still in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The McLennan County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting, following a 9-1-1 call placed by John Werner in Chalk Bluff on Monday afternoon.
Upon arrival, deputies found two individuals inside a residence, both with gunshot wounds to the head — a suicide note was also found at the scene.
Following notification of the next of kin, the victims have been identified as 67-year-old John Werner and his 65-year-old wife Karen Werner.
"Both individuals were transported to a hospital, where they are currently listed in critical condition," the sheriff's office said.
This investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's office and 25 News will provide additional details as they become available.
