A Flower Mound, Texas, family is mourning after three people were found dead inside a Sunrise Circle home in an incident police are investigating as an apparent double homicide-suicide.
The victims included Carlos Shelton, 65, and Elida Shelton, 63, who were identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office following the September 23, 2026, discovery.
A third person, described by police as their adult son, was also found dead at the residence. While some reports and online posts have identified the son as Brian Shelton, that name has not been independently confirmed through the authoritative sources reviewed for this report.
Carlos and Elida Shelton Identified
Flower Mound police responded to the residence in the 10700 block of Sunrise Circle at approximately 10:43 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a request for a welfare check.
Officers entered the home and discovered three deceased people.
Investigators subsequently determined that the incident appeared to involve two homicides followed by a suicide. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events.
The medical examiner identified the two adult victims as Carlos Shelton, 65, and Elida Shelton, 63.
What Happened at the Sunrise Circle Home?
The investigation began after concerns were raised about the occupants of the Flower Mound residence.
When officers arrived, they found all three victims inside the property.
Police have not indicated that there was an active threat to the surrounding neighborhood following the discovery.
The circumstances inside the home are now being examined by detectives and the medical examiner as authorities piece together what happened before the deaths.
Flower Mound Family Deaths: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Flower Mound, Texas |
| Street | Sunrise Circle |
| Date discovered | September 23, 2026 |
| Victim | Carlos Shelton, 65 |
| Victim | Elida Shelton, 63 |
| Third victim | Adult son |
| Reported son’s name | Brian Shelton, not independently confirmed |
| Police classification | Apparent double homicide-suicide |
| Investigation | Flower Mound Police Department |
Police Investigate Apparent Double Homicide-Suicide
Authorities are treating the deaths as an apparent double homicide-suicide.
The classification means investigators believe one person killed two other people before dying by suicide. However, investigators must still establish the precise circumstances and sequence of events through forensic evidence and other investigative work.
The medical examiner’s findings identified Carlos Shelton’s death as a suicide and Elida Shelton’s death as a homicide. The third victim was identified as their adult son in police reporting.
No broader public threat has been reported in connection with the case.
Family History and Earlier Police Contact
The Sunrise Circle residence had reportedly been the subject of an earlier police response in 2023.
That earlier incident involved a domestic disturbance call at the home. Available reporting indicated that the matter was described as verbal and did not result in an offense being established at that time.
Investigators are now examining the current deaths separately while reviewing any information that could help explain what happened.
Community Reacts to Flower Mound Tragedy
The deaths have left the Flower Mound community confronting the loss of three members of the same family.
Carlos and Elida Shelton were identified publicly following the medical examiner’s investigation, while the identity of their adult son has not been formally established in the sources reviewed.
The circumstances have also prompted renewed attention to the importance of welfare checks when relatives or friends become concerned about someone’s safety.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Flower Mound police and the medical examiner continue working to establish all of the facts surrounding the deaths.
At this stage, authorities have provided the identities of Carlos and Elida Shelton and confirmed the preliminary classification of the incident. Further information about the third victim, the sequence of events and any additional circumstances may be released as the investigation progresses.
For now, the Shelton family is facing the loss of three people in a tragedy that has deeply affected those who knew them and the wider Flower Mound community.
Disclaimer: This article is based on current police, medical examiner and local news reporting available as of September 25, 2026. Authorities have confirmed the deaths of Carlos Shelton and Elida Shelton and are investigating the case as an apparent double homicide-suicide. The third victim has been described as their adult son, but the name Brian Shelton has not been independently confirmed through the authoritative sources reviewed and is therefore not presented as an established identification. Details may change as the investigation continues.