PHOENIX – An elderly couple was found dead Monday afternoon in what police believe was a murder-suicide at a residence in east Phoenix.
Officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to a shooting call around 3:20 p.m. near 43rd Street and Camelback Road. When they arrived, they discovered 81-year-old Mark Trewhella and 80-year-old Charlotte Trewhella with gunshot wounds.
Charlotte was pronounced dead at the scene. Mark was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Detectives believe Mark shot Charlotte before turning the gun on himself. The motive remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
No additional details have been released.
