BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Investigators are taking a closer look into a welfare check that turned into a homicide investigation.
Officers responded to the Citrus Cove apartment complex located at 140 Charles Avenue in Bridge City around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday.
When officers arrived, they were greeted at the door by a “concerned family member,” according to a news release from the Bridge City Police Department.
When the police were unable to contact the resident, officers entered the apartment.
They found a dead woman identified as Janette Carney, 78, of Bridge City.
Bridge City police are investigating Carney’s death as a homicide.
If you have information, call BCPD at 409-735-5028 or 833-TIPS.
Bridge City Police Department full release…
On June 10, 2020 around 8:50 p.m. officers responded to Citrus Cove apartment complex located 140 Charles Ave. in reference to a welfare concern.
Upon officer’s arrival, they met with a concerned family member.
When officers were unable to make contact with the resident they entered the apartment where they found a deceased female identified as Janette Carney, 78, of Bridge City Resident.
At this time the death is being investigated as a homicide by the Bridge City Police Department.
If anyone has information, please call BCPD 409-735-5028 or 833-TIPS.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
