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El Paso Police Confirm Murder-Suicide in Central Neighborhood Tragedy

KVIA••Andrew J. Polk
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The El Paso Police Department has classified the deaths of two individuals found in Central El Paso as a murder-suicide. The incident occurred on February 9 at a residence on Hawley Circle, prompted by a neighbor's welfare check. The victims have been identified as 91-year-old Ann Crawford Fritz and 68-year-old John Morgan Fritz. Investigators revealed that Ann Fritz shot John Fritz before taking her own life. The police are continuing their investigation into the events surrounding this tragic incident.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on February 9, 2023. • Location: 2400 block of Hawley Circle, near Fort Bliss. • Victims identified as Ann Crawford Fritz (91) and John Morgan Fritz (68).

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