Grove Oak welfare check investigation reveals murder suicide
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — A welfare check turned into a crime scene Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was headed to conduct a welfare check in the Grove Oak community.
When deputies arrived, they were unable to make contact with the homeowners.
Deputes made entry to the home and found a male and female deceased.
The cause appeared to be gunshot wounds.
The Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and began their investigation.
After further review, it’s believed that the male took the life of the female, and then took his own.
