On May 8, 2024, 40-year-old Danielle Carey of Godley, Texas, was killed by a gunshot to the head. At about 7:14 p.m. she called 911 and reported that her boyfriend had shot her, then went silent. Officers from the Godley Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the couple’s RV on West Allen Avenue.

Responding personnel found 60-year-old John Tuttle in the RV’s backyard armed; he dropped the weapon after officers’ efforts, was tasered from behind and taken into custody. Emergency medical crews could not reach Carey until Tuttle was secured. Carey was found on the porch and pronounced dead at the scene. Tuttle was booked at the Johnson County Jail and, because he appeared intoxicated, was not questioned that night. Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Ronnie McBroom set bond at $750,000 on a murder charge the next morning.

This case raises questions about the timeline between the 911 call and officers reaching the victim and what witnesses or neighbors might have seen that evening. If anyone has information about the incident or knew Danielle, please share what you know.