Chri and Teresa Adams Pugh | NC Couple found shot to death murder-suicide inside their Johnston Co. house

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) — A pair was discovered lifeless inside a house in Johnston County on Saturday. Investigators say it seems to be a murder-suicide they usually’re nonetheless investigating.

Members of the family are left with out phrases as they attempt to cope and perceive what occurred.

The incident occurred on Chaney Drive in Garner close to Cornwallis Street. Deputies stated 911 dispatchers obtained a name from an individual inside the house, who hung up. When dispatchers referred to as again, 53-year-old Christopher Pugh answered and stated he didn’t name.

Authorities stated a lady, who was recognized as 54-year-old Teresa Adams-Pugh, might then be heard asking for assist in the background of the decision. When first responders arrived on the scene, they are saying they heard what gave the impression to be gunshots.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Workplace stated it was in a position to acquire warrants to enter the house the place they discovered the married couple lifeless from gunshot wounds.

Members of the family instructed ABC11 Eyewitness Information on Monday the couple had been married for over 20 years and there have been by no means any indicators of home violence. They did not even know a gun was within the house.

“Complete shock. He adored her. No matter Renee wished, Chris would give it to her,” stated Marion Shaw, Teresa Adams-Pugh. “She was fun-loving and the lifetime of our household occasion.”

In line with Shaw, her daughter had 4 youngsters and 14 grandchildren. Adams was proud that her granddaughter Daniya Adams-Smith was heading to North Carolina A & T College this fall for school.

“She simply wished us to be one of the best we may very well be. You might inform,” stated Daniya Adams-Smith.

The household stated they by no means noticed any indicators of home violence.

“My paw paw by no means yelled at us. There is no means we might have suspected this. He wasn’t violent in any respect. You’ll be able to’t even say you noticed him mad. They did not fuss in entrance of us. None of that,” stated Adams-Smith.

Family members of the couple are struggling to know why this tragedy occurred. All of it comes as a whole shock for them and residents within the Spring Creek Estates neighborhood.

“They stored to themselves however was very pleasant and supportive. My pal would have a lemonade stand and they’d come assist,” stated one neighbor.

In line with residents locally, in the course of the standoff, deputies had been asking residents to both evacuate or not come house.

“I pulled up my RING doorbell and an officer was approaching simply telling me please don’t come house. He would not inform me what was occurring, however simply stated do not come house. I’ll let you already know when it is protected to come back house,” stated the neighbor.

The household of the victims is left with questions as they’re compelled to grieve the lack of two lives perpetually.

“Chris was an excellent man. He simply did the flawed factor,” stated Shaw.

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