Suspect shoots, kills self during domestic violence dispute in Chambers County
An investigation is underway after a suspect shot and killed themselves during a domestic violence dispute in Chambers County.
Chambers County deputies responded to County Road 446 in reference to an active domestic violence dispute on February 1, 2024.
“Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the victim and was told the suspect had made some suicidal statements,” officials said. Before deputies could make contact with the suspect, they heard a single gunshot within the residence.
“Deputies then secured the scene and notified the Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT team,” they added. Team members then made entry into the residence and found the suspect deceased from a single shotgun wound.
The case is under investigation and no further information will be released at this time, according to officials.
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