A man and a woman were found dead inside a Gwinnett County home Wednesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.
Gwinnett police responded around 11:30 a.m. for a wellness check at the house on Sterling Drive near Lawrenceville. Police said a family member, who lived outside the county, called 911 after the couple didn’t show up for work or pick up their phones, which was unusual for them.
When officers arrived, they spotted at least one person lying on the floor inside the home, located near Milo Court and a short distance from Collins Hill Park, police spokesperson Sgt. Michele Pihera said. After entering, they called for an ambulance for two people, who were confirmed dead by county fire crews.
“Detectives believe this is a domestic-related incident and is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide,” Pihera added. “This appears to be an isolated incident involving the two deceased individuals.”
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
The couple were parents of a young boy, no more than 2 years old, who was found unharmed inside the home, police said. He is now being cared for by other family members, Pihera said.
Police have not said who was the homicide victim. It’s unclear if the couple were shot, and there were no signs of a struggle, Pihera noted. The county medical examiner’s office will determine the official cause and manner of death.
An investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
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