Highlights
- A 74-year-old man and 81-year-old woman were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Deer Valley home Saturday.
- Phoenix officers responded just after 4:30 p.m. to a home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road.
- Homicide investigators believe the deaths are a murder-suicide and say there is no threat to the community.
- The names of both individuals have not been released by officials.
Phoenix police found two people dead from gunshot wounds inside a Deer Valley home Saturday afternoon in what investigators believe is a murder-suicide, according to Arizona's Family, with ABC15 and 12News independently confirming the report.
Officers responded to a home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road just after 4:30 p.m. and found a 74-year-old man and 81-year-old woman dead with gunshot wounds. Homicide investigators were called to the scene. Phoenix officials said they do not believe there are any outstanding suspects and that there is no threat to the community.
The names of the two individuals have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 13/09/2026 01:09
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 13/09/2026 01:09
- 12News retrieved 13/09/2026 01:09
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