Three People Found Dead Inside Flower Mound Home After Welfare Check

FLOWER MOUND, Texas - Three people were found dead inside a Flower Mound home Wednesday morning after police were asked to conduct a welfare check when two residents failed to show up for work and relatives could not reach them.

Flower Mound police responded at approximately 10:43 a.m. Sept. 23 to a residence in the 10700 block of Sunrise Circle.

Police said two people who lived at the home had failed to report to work, prompting concern from family members who were also unable to contact them.

Based on information gathered at the scene and the circumstances surrounding the welfare check, officers entered the residence and discovered three people dead inside.  All three had apparent gunshot wounds.

The three have been identified as 65-year-old Carlos Shelton, 63-year-old Elida Shelton and 27-year-old Brian Shelton.  Elida and Brian's death were ruled a homicide while Carlos' was suicide.  

Based on the investigation, detectives believe Carlos Shelton was responsible for the deaths of his wife and son before taking his own life. All three resided at the home.

Detectives are not seeking any outstanding suspects, and there is no known threat to the public.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact the Flower Mound Police Department tip line at 972-874-3307.