Stacy Revia Ladd has been identified as one of two people found shot dead in what Hardin County police confirmed as a murder-suicide.

Ladd, 42, of Lumberton, was found shot dead in a residence in the 6500 block of Johnson Lane in Hardin County at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night. Police identified the shooter as James Luther Conterez, 38, of Oklahoma.

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The pair were reportedly involved in a relationship.

Neighbors reported hearing 5 gunshots. source

From Hardin County Sheriff’s Office…

At 6:30 p.m. this evening, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6500 block of Johnson Lane in Lumberton regarding a domestic disturbance involving gunfire. Deputies arrived on the scene and discovered two bodies. They appeared to have died from gunshot wounds. The deceased are described as a 42-year-old white female and a 38-year-old white male. They appeared to live together at the location as boyfriend and girlfriend. The scene is contained and Investigators are not searching for anyone else involved. The incident appears to be a murder-suicide whereby the female was shot by the male, then he took his own life by gunfire. Investigators are continuing to work throughout the evening. The names of the victim and assailant will not be released tonight pending notification of next of kin.