Two Found Dead in Colleyville Domestic Incident Ruled Murder-Suicide by Medical Examiner
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — A weekend shooting in Tarrant County has left two residents dead in what law enforcement authorities are describing as an isolated murder-suicide. As reported by North Texas news organizations, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the fatal incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2026, inside a home on Bluebonnet Drive in Colleyville.
Emergency Response and Crime Scene Discovery
According to the Colleyville Police Department, officers responded to a residential welfare call in the 5300 block of Bluebonnet Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. Upon entering the home, first responders discovered two individuals unresponsive inside:
Olivia Faith Ludwick, 35: Pronounced deceased at the scene.
Phillip Ray Gilbert, 36: Pronounced deceased at the scene.
Crime scene technicians recovered a handgun near Gilbert’s body. Investigators confirmed there were no forced entry signs and reassured surrounding neighbors that the event was localized with no active threat to the wider community.
Medical Examiner Findings and Ongoing Inquiry
Following forensic autopsies, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled Ludwick’s death a homicide caused by gunshot wounds. Gilbert’s death was officially ruled a suicide.
Detectives with the Colleyville Police Department continue to review domestic history, communication records, and timeline details leading up to the shooting to determine the underlying circumstances. Family members and friends of both individuals have requested privacy as they grieve the sudden loss.
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