Identities released in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix

Two people were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix on Saturday, authorities said.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to a report of an attempted suicide at a home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road around 4:30 p.m.

When officers arrived, they met family members of Carol Williams and Michael Van Williams, who said their grandparents were dead inside.

The family told police Michael (74) had sent text messages that both he and Carol (81) were suicidal.

Officers then entered the home to find the grandparents dead from apparent gunshot wounds, police said.

The Homicide Unit has opened an investigation.

KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Douglas Santo contributed to this story.

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