REDWOOD CITY — A person allegedly shot and killed his spouse Sunday earlier than then capturing and wounding himself, authorities mentioned.
Police responded simply after midnight Sunday to a report of a suspicious automobile on the 1300 block of Seaport Boulevard reported by a safety guard, based on a press launch from the Redwood Metropolis Police Division.
When officers arrived, they discovered a person within the driver’s seat and a girl within the passenger seat of the automobile, every with a gunshot wound to the pinnacle and unconscious, authorities mentioned. Medical assist was supplied by the responding officers whereas ready for emergency medical personnel.
Emergency responders pronounced the lady deceased on the scene, authorities added. The person was taken to the hospital, the place he remained in essential situation Monday morning.
Police discovered of their investigation that the person and girl have been married and “experiencing marital difficulties.” Authorities imagine, based mostly on proof discovered on the scene, that the person fatally shot his spouse earlier than trying to fatally shoot himself.
Investigators additionally positioned a firearm on the scene, authorities added.
The incident stays beneath investigation. Anybody with additional data is requested to contact the Redwood Metropolis Police Division at 650-780-7100.
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