Dallas police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide involving a couple in northeast Dallas.
On Monday morning, authorities discovered two bodies at a residence in the Lake Highlands area after responding to a call for service. According to investigators, 82-year-old John Faulkner shot Sharon Faulkner, 81, before turning the gun on himself. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel pronounced both individuals dead at the scene.
The incident occurred around 10 a.m. in the 9600 block of Greensprint Drive, a typically quiet residential area. Police have not yet released information regarding a possible motive.
The department has classified the case as an ongoing homicide investigation.
Detective L. Swanson has been assigned to the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Swanson at 469-934-5776 or via email at [email protected].
The investigation remains active under case number 070738-2025 as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths.
