Elderly Couple Broke The Rules

"CEDAR CITY, UT — An elderly couple who apparently died from gunshot wounds in a murder suicide Monday were living in an assisted living community that bans weapons.

"Jahshua Edwards, executive director of the Emerald Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care Community at 995 S. Regency Rd. said on Tuesday he did not know how a gun was brought into the facility of 55 apartments. He said the business has a strict policy forbidding weapons of any kind.

"He said Monday’s shooting happened in the couple’s apartment around noon. After the shooting a staff member entered the apartment and found the couple.

"The names of the couple have not yet been released as police are still trying to notify family members. Edwards said that all residents are aware of the no weapons policy, which includes visitors signing into the complex that has 48 residents living in private apartments.

"Cedar City police Sgt JR Robinson said Tuesday an investigation into the deaths is continuing."

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