Authorities in El Paso, Texas, say a 91-year-old woman fatally shot her 68-year-old son before taking her own life inside their home. The victim has been identified as John Fritz. Police allege that his mother, Ann Crawford Fritz, was responsible for the shooting and subsequently died by suicide.
Officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to the residence on Feb. 9 after receiving a request for a welfare check from a concerned neighbor. When officers entered the home, they discovered both individuals deceased.
Investigation Deemed Deaths Suspicious
Initially, authorities classified the deaths as suspicious while detectives began gathering evidence. After further investigation, police concluded that Ann Crawford Fritz shot her son before turning the firearm on herself.
Local outlets, including ABC 7 and FOX 14, reported that investigators have not yet released additional details regarding a possible motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have stated that the investigation remains active as of Feb. 19. Officials have not indicated whether there were prior calls for service at the home or any known history of domestic issues.
Authorities continue to review evidence and await any additional findings that could clarify what led to the fatal incident.
