Phoenix residents killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide that took place on the morning of May 15.

Phoenix Police Sgt. Vincent Cole says officers responded to a home near 8th Avenue and Thomas Road for reports of a shooting around 9:30 a.m. That's where they found Mary Ousley, 68, and Bobby Ousley, 57, dead.

"Preliminary evidence at the scene suggests that Bobby shot Mary before turning the gun on himself. At this time, the investigation remains ongoing," Cole said.

The relationship between the two hasn't been made clear.

No further information is available.

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