"No Other Suspects" In Shooting Of Elderly Couple

"SANTA CRUZ, CA — A 90-year-old man died of a gunshot wound Friday night and his 88-year-old wife was flown to a hospital after they were shot at the couple's home in the 100 block of Sims Road, the Sheriff's Office reported.

"Both victims were shot in the head, Sgt. Jim Ross said Friday night.

"Ross declined to say whether it was a murder-suicide, but he said a handgun was found in the house and there were no other suspects.

"`We need to conclude our interviews,` Ross said. `It's a sad story any time, it's a sad situation,` he said of the shootings. `The holidays just make it all worse.`

"Deputies said a family friend went to check on the couple and reported the shooting just after 3:50 p.m.

"The home is behind Brook Knoll Elementary School on a quiet road in unincorporated Santa Cruz. Deputies said no one else was in the home during the shooting

"The woman was taken by helicopter to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Friday evening."

Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel...