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Jeweler Shot to Death in Home Invasion

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6 years ago

March 5, 2018

INSTORE Staff

He was 55.

Texas jeweler Theodore “Ted” Shaughnessy was shot to death in a home invasion on Friday, authorities said.

His body was found at a home in Travis County, KXAN reports. Shaughnessy, 55, owned Gallerie Jewelers in Austin with his wife.

No arrests have been made. KXAN reports that police “are investigating the possibility that any suspects may have known the homeowners.”

Police said they found evidence of forced entry into the residence.

Read more at KXAN

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