Roger Hedrick Hanford Murder Suicide, Teresa Hedrick Death – A murder-suicide investigation is underway following a tragic incident on Sunday morning in Hanford.
According to local authorities, 64-year-old Roger Hedrick called 911 at approximately 8:40 a.m. to report that he had shot his wife, 62-year-old Teresa Bennet-Hedrick. In the 911 call, Roger Hedrick claimed that his wife had threatened him with a gun, leading him to shoot her.
He also indicated to dispatchers that he would not be alive by the time officers arrived at the scene. Hanford police quickly responded to the emergency call and surrounded the residence.
Upon arrival, officers found the front door of the Hedrick home unlocked and proceeded to enter the premises. Inside, they discovered both Roger and Teresa Hedrick deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. At this time, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Authorities have noted that the couple did not have a history of domestic violence, and the investigation is ongoing. Police are working to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident and are examining all possible factors that might have contributed to the situation.
The Hanford Police Department has urged anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue their investigation into this heart-wrenching case.