STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a man and woman were found shot to death in a Stafford County home Thursday afternoon.
Deputies were called to a home on Brighton Way at 12:30 p.m. after a family member discovered a woman’s body, according to officials with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived at the home, they also discovered a man’s body.
Officials said both victims, who were described as “middle-aged,” died of apparent gunshot wounds.
“Their names will not be released until next of kin have been notified,” officials said.
Deputies said their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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