Two people are dead following a fatal shooting connected to a domestic disturbance in Denton on Sunday afternoon, according to local law enforcement.
Denton police responded to the 1900 block of North Bell Avenue at approximately 2:35 p.m. after multiple reports of gunfire in the area came in to emergency dispatchers.
Officers and first responders arrived to find a man and a woman both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite efforts at the scene, both individuals were pronounced dead before they could be transported to a hospital.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of either victim. Police stated that the names of those killed will be released only after their next of kin have been properly notified of their deaths.
The nature of the relationship between the two victims also remains officially undisclosed at this time. Investigators indicated that the incident appears to be domestic in nature though the specific connection between the man and woman is still being determined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Denton police emphasized that this shooting is considered an isolated incident and that there is no known threat to the surrounding community or the general public. Residents in the area were not asked to shelter in place and no suspects were reported to be at large following the discovery of the two victims.
The investigation into the deadly shooting remains active. Detectives are working to piece together the full sequence of events that led to the fatal confrontation on North Bell Avenue.
Domestic violence incidents continue to be a serious public safety concern across North Texas. Denton County and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth region have seen law enforcement agencies increase efforts in recent years to respond to and prevent domestic disputes from escalating into deadly situations.
Anyone with information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact the Denton Police Department. Authorities have not yet indicated whether any additional individuals were present at the scene or whether any weapons have been recovered as part of the investigation.
The Denton Police Department has not yet held a formal press conference regarding the incident. Further details including the victims’ identities and the official determination of the relationship between them are expected to be released in the coming hours once family notifications have been completed.
North Bell Avenue is a residential corridor in Denton and the shooting prompted a visible law enforcement response in the neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses and neighbors in the area may be contacted by investigators as officials continue to build a clearer picture of what took place before officers arrived on scene.
