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Columbus Police Chief Answers Questions About Investigation Into Deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe
Columbus police said the welfare check was sent to the wrong address before Spencer and Monique Tepe were found fatally shot in their home, with investigators still reviewing evidence.
- On Dec. 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death inside their Weinland Park, Columbus, Ohio home, and detectives say the attack likely occurred between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- An officer dispatched for a welfare check initially went to the wrong address, spending about 10 minutes there after a colleague called police around 9 a.m. on Dec. 30 reporting Spencer Tepe missing.
- On Monday, Columbus Division of Police released security footage showing a person of interest wearing light-colored pants and a dark hooded jacket walking near the Tepes' home and asked the public to call 614-645-2228 with tips, receiving numerous responses.
- Columbus police said the couple's two young children, ages 1 and 4, were unharmed, investigators have ruled out murder-suicide, and detectives are racing to preserve surveillance and video evidence.
- Chief Elaine Bryant said `We can officially say that was not that made that call. That was not her`, adding officials monitor online commentators but won't engage to protect investigative integrity.
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