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MESA, Ariz. - An apparent murder-suicide at an East Valley group home on Oct. 16 left an elderly man and his wife dead, police said.
What we know:
Mesa Police say officers just after 4 a.m. on Thursday responded to the group home near Alma School and Guadalupe Roads after receiving reports that two people had been shot and weren't breathing.
When officers got to the group home, they found 93-year-old Katharine Woolums and 92-year-old Jerome Woolums with gunshot wounds to the head.
An elderly man and woman died in a shooting on Oct. 16 at a care facility near Alma School and Guadalupe Road. (KSAZ-TV)
"Jerome had died at the scene and was found holding a gun," police said. "Katharine was found with a pulse, and Mesa Fire and Medical personnel attempted life-saving efforts before transporting her to a hospital, where she later died."
Investigators say the couple were married and had been living at the facility to receive medical care.
"At this stage of the investigation, evidence indicates Jerome shot his wife, Katharine, before taking his own life," police said.
What you can do:
Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. 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. You can also chat with crisis counselors via online chat.
CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide.
Map of where the shooting happened
The Source: The Mesa Police Department