Phillip Gilbert and Olivia Faith Ludwick Murder-Suicide Colleyville, TX Death – Community Mourns After Tragic Incident

Two people have died following an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to police.

Officers were called to a residence in the 5300 block of Bluebonnet Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. after receiving a report that prompted a police response. When officers arrived, they found a man and a woman deceased inside the home.

Investigators with the Colleyville Police Department and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the woman died from gunshot wounds, while the man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police said a handgun was found near the man.

The woman was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as 35-year-old Olivia Faith Ludwick, whose death was ruled a homicide. The man was identified as 36-year-old Phillip Ray Gilbert, whose death was ruled suicide.

Police have not released additional information about the relationship between Ludwick and Gilbert or provided further details about what led to the deadly incident.

Bluebonnet Drive was closed in the area Saturday evening as authorities investigated the scene and worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The incident has brought sadness to the Colleyville community as investigators continue their work. For the families, friends and loved ones of those involved, the loss has created a difficult period of grief and unanswered questions.

Authorities have not indicated that additional suspects are being sought in connection with the incident based on the information provided.

As the investigation continues, the identities of Olivia Faith Ludwick and Phillip Ray Gilbert remain at the center of the case. Their deaths have left loved ones and members of the community mourning two lives lost in a tragic event.

Further details may be released as the investigation progresses.