CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State Police said one person was killed and one was injured in an apparent attempt at a murder-suicide in Charlotte on Friday.
State police said troopers were sent to a home on W. Five Point Hwy for a call of shots fired around 3:11 a.m.
When the troopers arrived at the scene, they found two people with gunshot wounds.
Hours later, police say a 52-year-old woman living at the home on W. Five Point Hwy was shot and killed. The suspect, a 61-year-old man, was taken to the hospital for his injuries.
The status of the suspect is not known at this time, police said.
“A 28-year-old resident at the home had contacted 9-11 in reference of hearing shots. Troopers arrived on scene and found a deceased female, as well as an injured male,” said Lt. Rene Gonzalez.
“It appears to be a domestic situation. The victim and suspect were married. Not sure what type of situation it was at the time, what they were going through. However, it is an isolated incident. No threat to the public.”
The victim and the suspect were husband and wife, MSP said.
