(UPDATE 7 p.m.) – Authorities have identified a man and woman killed early Saturday morning in Buchanan County.
According to Buchanan County Undersheriff Bill Puett law enforcement officials responded to 8610 NE Hurlingen Road around 1:05 a.m. for a check well-being.
After getting no answer at the residence they continued to investigate and found a man and a woman dead outside of their home.
Authorities have now identified the victims as 72-year-old James Johnson and 76-year-old Beverly Johnson. The cause of death was ruled both from gunshot wounds.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with their deaths.
Puett said investigators have been out all night working the case.
The case has been referred to the Buchanan County Juvenile Office authorities said any other information regarding charges or the status of the investigation will be released from the Juvenile Office.