A couple died after an apparent domestic violence shooting with their 2-year-old son inside their Annadel Court home Wednesday night, a sheriffâs detective said.
Patrol deputies found the bodies of Anthony Gaunichaux, 47, and his wife, Amanda, 36, inside their home, said lead Detective Angela Hall.
âShe appeared to be the victim of a fatal shooting,â Hall said. âThe husband died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.â
Sheriffâs dispatchers received the 911 call just after 10 p.m.
âWhile dispatchers were on the phone, they heard shots fired over the phone,â Hall said.
Responding patrol deputies made contact with the husband who placed the coupleâs son outside. Deputies cared for him in a patrol car.
âAlmost immediately, patrol deputies heard the sound of a gunshot and deputies entered the home where they found the husband and wife both deceased,â Hall said. âThe child was not physically harmed during the incident and is being cared for.â
Detectives commended patrol deputies for the way they handled the situation under the stressful circumstances.
Patrol deputies respond daily to domestic violence calls.
âIf you are in an abusive relationship, please seek help,â Hall said. âIf you know someone who is involved in an abusive relationship, please encourage the person to seek help. Due to the cycle of domestic violence, abusive relationships rarely improve without professional help.â
People abused in domestic relationships may obtain victim services through the Domestic Violence Center by calling 615-896-2012.
Please Join Our FREE Newsletter!