Fort Worth Murder-Suicide Victim Identified
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Texas Wesleyan University confirms the victim of Sunday's murder-suicide in Fort Worth was Martha "Kate" Wiant. The university says she was the lead reference and instruction librarian and was "a beloved coworker and friend who was cherished across campus by students faculty and staff."
The statement went on to say, "She always went above and beyond to help others and had a true passion for reading, books and education. Our hearts are with Kate's family and many friends."
Fort Worth Police have not formally identified the couple but police said Sunday, Kate Wiant had called 911 to report the shooting, and when she had a difficulty talking due to her injuries, she handed the phone to her eight-year-old daughter who told the 911 operator, "my dad shot my mom."
Neighbor Wilson Toledo said he rushed across the street when he heard the eight-year-old child Sunday screaming for help from her front yard.
Toledo said the child told him her father shot her mother and then shot himself.
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