Carlos Eugene Delaney, a 74-year-old man of unspecified ethnicity from Livingston, Texas, tragically passed away on February 11, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1944, in Sicily Island, Louisiana. Carlos was well-known in his community for his contributions, including owning a construction business and helping build the City Hall Pavilion in Patton Village.
Carlos, along with his wife Lynda Delaney , granddaughter Ashley Delaney Horn , her husband Randy J.
Horn , and their 15-month-old baby Ranley Jo Horn, were found shot to death at the Delaney ranch in Polk County, Texas. The tragic incident occurred early on Monday morning, and authorities determined that Randy Horn was responsible for the killings before taking his own life.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers conducted an investigation into the mass shooting. The community was deeply affected by the loss, as the Delaney family had a significant impact on the area, with Lynda serving as a respected city councilwoman and former mayor. The investigation focused on collecting evidence and awaiting autopsy results to understand the sequence of events.
The Delaney family's legacy continues to be remembered fondly by those who knew them, and their contributions to the community are honored despite the brutality of their deaths.
