NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police are investigating an apparent domestic-related murder-suicide in Antioch on Thursday.
“You just never know your neighbors," Neighbor Eric Martin said, "You could be living next to Ted Bundy or the greatest guy in the world, Billy Graham, so it really goes either way.”
Peppertree Forest neighbors like Eric were wondering what had happened. Police identified the couple Thursday night as Verleria Bridges, 37, and her husband, Antonio Bridges, 42.
“Really sad it’s a murder-suicide, I wish someone could have gotten them help in the first place, but sometimes things are unavoidable," Martin said.
According to police, the incident occurred just after 10 a.m. It's believed a 42-year-old man shot and killed his 37-year-old wife before shooting himself.
“I have waved to them a few times ya know friendly neighbors, as I’m walking out to my car or something, and they seemed real happy and like sweet people," neighbor Emily Parker said.
She’s shocked.
"That’s crazy to me just knowing that that person was living next to me ya know, and so close to me, and I’ve seen them outside before and seemed perfectly fine — perfectly happy with his wife, and it’s just shocking that that kind of thing could happen," Parker said.
Officers said there was one witness inside the home and another outside it. A sign posted on the property said the homeowner was a gun owner.
According to Metro Police, they do not believe there are any outstanding suspects at this time.
Family stopped by the house — overcome with emotion. A tough day for family and neighbors. Metro Police will release the couple's identity once the family has been notified.
To note: A man outside the home was arrested on an unrelated matter not connected to the case.
