An elderly couple who lived in the 1200 block of East Sunshine for years is dead after what police describe as a murder-suicide. Authorities arrived at the house just after noon Friday. Investigators say that the husband allegedly shot his wife as she slept, and then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life. Neighbors tell us that although the couple is in their late 80s or early 90s and both were very ill, they are still shocked by the murder-suicide. It's very out of character for them.
Neighbors describe the couple as being very active in the neighborhood until last year.
In fact, they say that more than 20 years ago the couple began a neighborhood swim club. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quotes delayed a minimum of 20 min.