Louisiana Sheriff Says Elderly Man Killed Wife Then Took His Life

GRAND ISLE, La. (KPEL News) - Officials down in Grand Isle, Louisiana have reported an apparent murder-suicide that took place on Tuesday morning (March 11).

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the horrible incident that took place around 11:00 am.

According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, the Grand Isle Police Department responded to the home.

Their initial investigation indicated that a 79-year-old man fatally shot his 82-year-old wife before taking his own life.

Grand Isle Police Department, Facebook

No other details have been released at this time. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

We will keep an eye on this developing story and update it as new information becomes available.

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Source: Louisiana Sheriff Confirms 79-Year-Old Man Killed Wife, Then Took His Own Life

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