Couple IDed In Suspected Murder-Suicide: Harford County Sheriff

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A potential murder-suicide is under investigation Thursday night in Harford County. A married couple from Street was found deceased; both had been fatally shot, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Brenda Johns, 72, was found with a gunshot wound and her husband, Charles Johns, was in another room with what officials said was believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both were deceased when officers arrived.

Deputies were called to the 3600 block of Conowingo Road at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Thursday after a family member found the couple dead in the residence, authorities reported.

The motive in the shootings and the time of death have not been confirmed, officials said in a statement Friday morning.

Anyone with information may call Detective Seth Culver at 443-409-3498.

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In August 2014, there was a murder-suicide in Street. A man shot his girlfriend and then himself, and an infant was injured in that incident, officials said.

There was also a suspected murder-suicide in Bel Air in November 2016.

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Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources available to help.

The Harford County Mobile Crisis team is available at 410-638-5248.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433).

Its website offers services including a live chat.

The Kristin Brooks Hope Center provides specific hotlines for suicide prevention, veterans support, teens, grad students and those with postpartum depression.

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