Posted on 12/26/2011 1:15:44 PM PST by dragnet2
Grapevine police investigate the scene where they found seven people dead outside Dallas in Grapevine, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011.
Four women and three men who police believe to be related were found apparently shot to death, and authorities said they believe the shooter is among the dead.
Six members of a Texas family apparently opened Christmas presents just before a relative dressed as Santa Claus showed up, opened fire and killed them before killing himself, police said Monday.
Grapevine police spokesman Sgt. Robert Eberling said the shooter showed up in the Santa outfit shortly before gunfire erupted and was a member of the family.
They found four women and three men, aged 18 to 60, dead. A motive for the shootings remains unclear.
“It appears they had just celebrated Christmas. They had opened their gifts,” Grapevine Police Sgt. Robert Eberling said Sunday, adding that the apartment was decorated for the holiday, including a tree.
Jose Fernandez, a 35-year-old heavy equipment mechanic who moved to the complex with his family about six months ago, said he always felt safe in the area, but is now afraid to let his 10-year-old son play freely outside.
I’m with you — I think it’s odd. The age of the youngest victim has also varied from 15 to 18 depending on the news source. Haven’t seen anything in the usual places (i.e. Facebook) that would identify the family (I have 16 year old twins — they haven’t heard anything either).
Likely the Tarrant County Medical Examiner public access site will release the names first: http://mepublic.tarrantcounty.com/mepublic/
***I recall a horror film where some mass-killer dressed up like Santa Claus!***
Wasn’t that on Turner Classic Movies Christmas eve late? I saw about 5 minutes of it before going to bed.
The suspect likely dressed up in the Santa outfit to gain entry without being ID'd, and then just shot everyone to death in a rage.
I know you’re sarcastic, but I can think of a couple Congresscritters dumb enough to think this is a good idea.
He’s still hoping Guam doesn’t flip over.
I wonder why they are withholding information about this case.. Hmmmm.
Why would Muslims be opening presents on Christmas?
Hmmm...
And why would this be a reason to withhold the victims names? Or the shooter?
The media blackout is telling.
Finding next-of-kin might be a little difficult since he killed most of them.
““What’s next, the Easter Bunny as a child molester?””
Just a matter of time...
Their holding back the name of the mass murdering suspect/shooter until they notify his next of kin?
That’s a first!
Bullet holes okay, too?
I had no idea Muslims celebrated Christmas as these victims were in the process of.
I would direct that question to Revolting cat!
Wasn’t Joan Collins in this movie?
I had no idea Muslims celebrated Christmas as these victims were in the process of.
Well how in the F would I know either? I'm not guessing.
I actually put this in news, but someone decided to put this belonged in chat. I guess 7 shot to death while opening gifts on Christmas day is hardly news.
With all this humor from folks like you, I probably should have posted this under Humor/Cartoons!
I had planned to stop at “he opened his gifts and then he opened fire.”
Seriously, though, I feel sorry for the police and authorities who had to view this sort of crime scene on Christmas Day. I’m sure the mental images are going to stay with them a very long time.
Well how in the F would I know either? I'm not guessing.
Uh, you were the one in #45 who mentioned a witness indicated Muslims were possibly involved. I'm guessing this is what generated my comment above.
Interested parties should use a search engine for ‘Jesus in Islam’. It will be a surprise to most.
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