Marital Issues Suspected In Murder/Suicide

"NORTH CODOROUS TWP, PA — A man shot and killed his wife in North Codorus Township on Thursday, and then turned the gun on himself. When police arrived, they found the couple dead.

"Police responded to the 1900 block of Stoverstown Road in North Codorus Township just before 5 p.m and found James Witte, 42, and his wife Holly Witte, 41 dead.

"`Officers found two people deceased from obvious gunshot wounds,` stated Southwestern Regional Police Chief Gregory Bean.

"The incident began when a family member was called by James Witte at approx. 4:30 pm. He advised that he was at his home and that he was about to shoot his wife and then himself.

"The telephone line was then disconnected. The family member went to the couples’ home and found the couple deceased.

"Police say that the husband used a rifle in the shooting and believe the incident was the result of issues with the couple’s marriage."

From whptv.com...