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Husband and wife found shot to death after automated 911 call made from smartwatch
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and First Alert 7.
A tragic incident occurred in North Carolina, where a husband and wife were found dead in their home. The discovery was made after an automated emergency call was placed from a smartwatch. Deputies from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, where they found the couple with gunshot wounds.
The victims have been identified, but details of the incident are limited. It is believed that the smartwatch made the emergency call due to a hard fall or lack of heartbeat. Emergency medical services initially arrived at the scene, but when there was no response, they contacted law enforcement for assistance.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and First Alert 7.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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