An unidentified man took his life in front of the home of Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 10th). Irving police say the incident happened around 3:45 p.m. Officers responded to a call of a shooting on Shumard Oak Lane.
When officers arrived, they found an unidentified man on the sidewalk in front of Van Duyne’s house. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are awaiting positive identification of the man from the medical examiner’s office.
A spokesperson for Congresswoman Van Duyne said she was home at the time, heard the shot, saw a body in her front walkway and called police. Irving police said there were others inside who heard the gunshot as well. In a brief statement, Van Duyne’s spokesperson said “She is shocked and saddened that someone would take their own life. We have no further comment at this time. “
Irving Police have communicated with the FBI, though the department is still the lead investigating agency.
