A 53-year-old woman was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Presidio, prompting an investigation led by the Texas Rangers and FBI, according to a Nov. 6 news release from the Presidio Police Department.
Police said neighbors initially reported the incident to Presidio County Dispatch. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including the Presidio County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
The woman was pronounced dead by a judge at approximately 8:15 p.m., authorities said.
The Texas Rangers and FBI are leading the investigation. Police have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the incident or explained why federal investigators are involved.
The woman’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities described the death as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound but have not announced a final determination regarding the manner of death.
The investigation remains active, and police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The Presidio Police Department also asked the community to respect the family’s privacy.
“This remains an active investigation, and further information will be released as it becomes available,” the department said in its statement.
No additional details were provided in the release.
