Two dead in what Chapel Hill police call murder-suicide

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) – When Chapel Hill police responded to a 911 call about a shooting Monday afternoon, they found a dead man and woman inside a home.

When officers arrived at the home in the 2700 block of Homestead Avenue, they found the couple suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The CHPD classified the case as a murder-suicide and stated that there was no ongoing threat to the community.

SEE ALSO | Woman dies from injuries sustained in May shooting on Guess Road in Durham

Further details were not initially announced.

Anyone with information should call 911 or contact Chapel Hill Police at (919) 968-2760 (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at (919) 942-7515 or visit https://chapelhillcrimestoppers.com/.