Man, woman dead after murder suicide in Tulare County, deputies say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man and a woman are dead after Tulare County deputies say a domestic violence incident ended in a murder suicide.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a home on Crystal Street and Reed Avenue in the community of Woodville for a report of a domestic violence incident just before 3:15 p.m. Thursday.

While deputies were responding to the call, they were told someone had been shot.

When they arrived at the home, they made entry and found a 40-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

Deputies say the man was pronounced dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The woman was taken to the hospital for her injuries, where she later died.

Authorities say a child was present when the shooting happened.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.

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