Murder/suicide probed in Georgetown

Suspected Murder-Suicide in Georgetown

The Williamson County sheriff's office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide, officials said Tuesday.
Detectives believe Alejandro Arzate Valdez, 54, of Georgetown, killed his ex-girlfriend, Azucena Porcayo, 46, on Monday before taking his own life, according to a sheriff's news release.
Authorities were alerted about a shooting at about 3 a.m. Monday at a house in the 7200 block of Texas 29 just outside the Georgetown city limits, the release said.
"Preliminary findings indicate that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute that tragically escalated," the release said. It said deputies found Porcayo and Arzate Valdez dead at the scene.
“This is a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy,” Cmdr. John Foster said in the release. “We urge anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help. There are resources available in our community that can provide support and assist with safely exiting an abusive relationship.”
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