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CLARKSTON (WWJ) – The search is on for an Independence Township woman who is considered to be armed and dangerous after allegedly shooting her boyfriend and brother.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Ruby Taverner is believed to have fatally shot her 26-year-old boyfriend, Ray Muscat, and her 25-year-old brother, Bishop Taverner early Sunday morning.
Authorities were called to the Independence Square Apartments on Dixie Highway in Clarkston around 3:20 a.m. after a 911 caller from someone who lived in the apartment was woken up by what they believed to be gunshots.
Bishop Taverner’s body was found in the living room. He had been shot once. Muscat’s body was found in a rear bedroom. He and Ruby Taverner lived together, according to police.
Police officials say Ruby Taverner was formerly known as Martin Taverner, while Muscat was formerly known as Amber Muscat.
The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 5-foot-2, with a thin build and weighs about 115 lbs. Taverner has purple hair.
Authorities say Taverner has three registered weapons – two 9mm pistols and one .38 caliber handgun. One of the weapons was purchased in the last week, according to police.
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Taverner is believed to have left the apartment on foot, as her vehicle and cell phone were recovered at the scene.
“Our Fugitive Apprehension Team, other Detectives and assets are actively looking for this homicide suspect who we believe is armed and dangerous,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “Please contact 911 if you see her or know of her whereabouts.”
A motive in the shooting is not clear.
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