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2 Shot Dead In Palestine, Texas Home Saturday

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PALESTINE (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A manhunt is underway after a suspected gunman left two dead in a home about 100 miles east of Dallas.

The victims were identified Timothy Laban Owens, 39, and Ashley Quinn, 25. Both live in Palestine, Texas. The Palestine Herald-Press reports that the male victim lived at the residence.

The Palestine Police Department said a third person at the residence made the 9-1-1 call around the time of the shootings.

Capt. James Muniz said the caller is related to the man who died at the scene. The caller was left unharmed, and is currently helping the police in the investigation.

Police did not immediately provide details on the wanted man or a possible motive.

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