SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A woman and her husband found dead in an Oak Park home in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide have been identified, police announced Thursday.
Michelle Booker-Stewart, 51, and her husband, Nathaniel Stewart, 57, were discovered at their residence in the 5500 block of Timothy Drive around 9:45 a.m. Saturday, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Police responded to a report of a domestic violence-related shooting, Lt. Arturo Swadener said.
"Southeastern Division officers responded and found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper torso," Swadener said. "As they rendered aid to her, additional officers found a male in a separate room suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. He was deceased."
Booker-Stewart also died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel.
Police said the deaths appear to be the result of a murder-suicide. No ongoing threat to the community was reported.
Homicide detectives with the department were handling the investigation.
Anyone with information was urged to contact detectives at 619-531- 2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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