Man, woman dead in suspected murder-suicide in north Phoenix

Deadly double shooting under investigation in north Phoenix

Phoenix Police say a double shooting near 39th Avenue and Salter Drive is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

PHOENIX - Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in North Phoenix on Saturday night. 

What we know:

Officers responded to the area of 39th Avenue and Salter Drive just before 8:30 p.m. on March 28.

A man and woman were found dead inside a home, both with at least one gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as 66-year-old Jane Main, and the suspect as 63-year-old James Main.

"The preliminary investigation indicates that the man likely shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself," the police department said.

What we don't know:

The events leading up to the shooting are unknown. 

What's next:

The Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death as the incident remains under investigation. 

Map of the area of the incident.