News Summary
The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a tragic incident involving the deaths of a married couple, Robert and Gina Byrd, classified as a murder-suicide. Officers discovered their bodies at their home after family members raised concerns when they did not open their business. Authorities report Gina Byrd was fatally shot while Robert Byrd’s death is ruled a suicide. The couple was well-known in the community, and the investigation is ongoing as police seek to understand the motive behind this tragic event.
San Antonio – The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a tragic incident involving the deaths of a married couple, identified as Robert Charles Byrd, 64, and Gina Byrd, 62. Authorities are treating the case as a suspected murder-suicide after both individuals were found deceased in their home on Christian Drive on Monday, July 8, 2025.
Officers responded to reports of the couple’s welfare check just after 1:40 PM, following concerns raised by family members when the couple did not open their business that morning. Upon arrival, police conducted a protective sweep of the residence and discovered both Robert and Gina Byrd with apparent gunshot wounds. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that Gina Byrd had died from at least one gunshot wound, which was classified as a homicide. Robert Byrd also suffered from a gunshot wound, and his death was ruled as a suicide.
Family members initiated the welfare check after noticing an unusual accumulation of packages outside the couple’s home. A relative managed to break into the property and found one of the Byrds unresponsive on the floor, prompting the relative to notify other family members who then contacted emergency services.
Initial reports by the San Antonio Police Department referred to the case as a double murder; however, this statement was revised as the investigation progressed, clarifying the nature of the incident as a murder-suicide.
Washington Moscoso, a spokesperson for the San Antonio Police Department, indicated that both individuals had a large family that is currently mourning their loss. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities yet to identify any clear motive for this tragic event.
The Byrd couple were known in the community, and their absence is felt deeply among their friends and family. However, details leading to the tragic outcome remain scarce at this time. Police are working diligently to gather more information surrounding the incident.
In light of this incident, local authorities encourage individuals experiencing domestic violence or mental health crises to reach out for help. There are resources available to provide support and assistance to those in need.
Murder-suicide incidents, although rare, are devastating for families and communities. The tragic loss of Robert and Gina Byrd serves as a somber reminder of the complex challenges that some individuals may face, and the importance of community support systems.
As the investigation continues, further updates from the San Antonio Police Department are expected. Family and friends of the Byrds are left with heavy hearts as they navigate this painful loss, remembering them as loved ones who brought joy to their lives.
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