Elderly Couple Pronounced Dead At Scene

"LOS ANGELES, CA - Officials believe an elderly couple found dead in their West Hills homes Thursday were the victims of a murder-suicide.

"The couple, a man and a woman, were both 77-years-old.

"The bodies were discovered about 9 a.m. at a home in the 7200 block of Cirrus Way, said Officer Karen Rayner of the Los Angeles Police Department.

"`A 911 call had been generated from a residence there, but the 911 operator was unable to determine the exact nature of the emergency,` Rayner said.

"Officers entered the home through the back door. They found the couple each suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, Rayner said.

"The victims, whose names were withheld until next of kin could be notified, were pronounced dead at the scene."

Source: CBS2.com...