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Layla Sherwani

Case from Allen, TX dated Aug 28, 2023

Victim Details

Layla Sherwani

Female

Allen

TX

2023-08-28

38

Layla

Sherwani

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/23/2026

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On August 28, 2023, in Allen, Texas, the bodies of Layla Sherwani, her husband Farman, and their two sons, 12-year-old Shaheen and 2-year-old Mateen, were discovered in their home during a welfare check. The Allen Police Department indicated that the incident was a murder-suicide, with all four individuals dying from gunshot wounds. A handgun was found at the scene, though authorities did not specify who was responsible for the shootings.

Tragically, this event occurred just weeks afte ...
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  • wfaa.com: Police: Toddler's drowning influenced Allen murder-suicide that left four dead
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