Elderly man, woman dead in apparent north Phoenix murder-suicide: PD
PHOENIX - Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in north Phoenix on Saturday.
What we know:
Phoenix police say officers on Sept. 12 were called to a home for an attempted suicide near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road just after 4:30 p.m.
Once at the home, officers found 81-year-old Carol Williams, and 74-year-old Michael Van Williams, dead from gunshot wounds.
Family members told police their grandparents were dead inside, and that their grandfather had sent a text, stating he and Carol were both suicidal.
What they're saying:
"This appears to be a murder/suicide," police said in a statement to FOX 10 on Sept. 12. "Investigators do not believe there are any outstanding suspects at this time."
What's next:
Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office took the remains for postmortem examination, as Phoenix Police continue their investigation.
What you can do:
Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Support in Spanish is also available. You can also chat with crisis counselors via online chat.
CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide.
Map of where the incident happened:
The Source: The Phoenix Police Department