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Carlsbad Police investigating apparent murder-suicide

Posted at 2:33 PM, Aug 18, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-18 17:33:47-04

CARLSBAD, Calif. (KGTV) -- Police in Carlsbad are investigating following an apparent murder-suicide Tuesday afternoon.

Police were contacted by the family of a man who reportedly said he had killed his wife around noon Tuesday.

Investigators discovered that the man was driving around the southern part of Carlsbad in his car.

When officers found the vehicle they discovered a deceased 89-year-old passenger and a deceased 92-year-old driver inside.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. Police say the Medical Examiner will release the identities.