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Murder-suicide investigation underway in Concord

Police said they received a call about a reported shooting inside Candlewood Square Condominiums Monday morning.

CONCORD, N.C. — Two people were found dead inside an apartment in Concord, the Concord Police Department reports. Concord Police are investigating it as a murder-suicide.

Police said they received a call about a reported shooting inside Candlewood Square Condominiums Monday morning. 

The person who called police said a resident was outside wearing bloodstained clothing and carrying a gun, and allegedly told the caller he had shot his roommate and planned to shoot himself, according to Concord Police.

Police said once they got on the scene they noted the suspect, 58-year-old Jeffrey Fort, was outside on the balcony with a gun. When Fort saw the officers outside, police say he went back inside his condominium. Officers reported then hearing a gunshot. 

No officers fired weapons at any time during the incident.

Once their officer's made entry inside the apartment they found two people dead, Concord Police confirmed. Officers said Fort and 35-year-old Davon Williams were both found deceased as a result of gunshot wounds.

Preliminary information reveals this is not a random act and there is no continuing threat to the community.

Police said residents no longer have to shelter in place. Police said this investigation is ongoing.

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