A teen has been charged with murder in Buchanan County after a man and woman were found dead early Saturday morning.

Chief Juvenile Officer Linda Meyer announced Sunday that a 16-year-old has been charged with two counts of second degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 72-year-old James Johnson and 76-year-old Beverly Johnson.

Because the boy is a minor his name is not being released. He remains in custody.

According to Buchanan County Undersheriff Bill Puett law enforcement officials responded to the couples home at 8610 NE Hurlingen Road around 1:05 a.m. Saturday for a check well-being.

After getting no answer at the residence they continued to investigate and found the couple dead outside of their home.

A detention hearing will be held in juvenile court on July 7, 2015 at 8:00
a.m.