Suspected murder-suicide in Surprise leaves 2 people dead
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Two people are dead in Surprise and one succumbed to what Surprise Police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At around 3 p.m. on June 20, police responded to a home near Bell Road and Loop 303 when a neighbor called after checking on the home.
According to police, he discovered two people dead at the home.
@Surprise_PD investigating possible murder-suicide after police discovered two people dead inside home near Bell Road & Loop 303 around 3pm , detectives are now trying to determine circumstances #fox10phoenix pic.twitter.com/G4wJbhQs55
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While detectives believe one of the people was killed by shooting himself, the other cause of death for the other person was undetermined.
Detectives are investigating the incident.
Police said that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 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. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
