Bodies Found On Christmas Morning

"MAHANOY CITY, PA — A man and woman are dead after a murder suicide at a borough home early Christmas morning.

"The man and woman, who police did not identify pending the notification of family members, were pronounced dead at the home they shared on North 10th Street at 2:17 a.m. by Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner David Truskowsky of Mahanoy City.

"Mahanoy City Police Lt. John Kaczmarczyk said the couple were discovered after officers were called to the house around 1:20 a.m. for a report of a suicidal person.

"Arriving within minutes, Kaczmarczyk said officers found the 37-year-old man and 28-year-old woman deceased.

"The investigation determined that the man shot the woman and then turned the gun on himself, Kaczmarczyk said.

"Police did not say what caliber weapon was used or if they had any motive that led up to the deaths.

"Yellow crime scene tape surrounded the house as daylight broke Christmas morning showing a dark contrast to other homes in the area decked out in red, green and white lights.

"Kaczmarczyk said the names of the man and woman will be released as soon as police are sure the family has been notified."

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