Coroner: Roanoke man dies after shooting, killing father

Video shows Thursday night’s crime scene in a Roanoke neighborhood.

ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE) — Investigators determined a man died by suicide after shooting and killing his father Thursday night at their home in Roanoke, according to the Huntington County Coroner’s Office.

The coroner identified the father as 80-year-old Richard L. Henline Jr. His death was ruled a homicide. Brandon L. Henline, 46, was identified as the alleged shooter and the victim’s son.

The investigation began just after 9 p.m. at a house on Allen Street. The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office said they found the men in serious condition due to gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead that night at the hospital.

Investigators believe an argument led to Brandon Henline shooting his father multiple times before shooting himself.

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