SAND SPRINGS, OKla. — Sand Springs police are investigating after two people were found dead in a home the morning of Nov. 16.
According to police, officers received the call about a shooting just before 6 am on Nov. 16. At the home near 10th St. and 10th Pl., officers said they found the bodies of a man and a woman.
On Nov. 17, police identified the victims as 72-year-old Cynthia Toliver and 74-year-old Brad Toliver. SSPD said both died from a single gunshot.
Officers also discovered two family pets that had been shot and killed.
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Officers said the man and woman are married. They believe the man shot the woman and pets before turning the gun on himself.
"Our hearts go out to the surviving family members during this incredibly difficult time. We encourage anyone who is struggling or experiencing a crisis to reach out for help," SSPD said.
2 News has a crew in Sand Springs gathering information. We will provide you with updates online and on-air as they become available.
2 News spoke to Bill Ubanks, a resident in the neighborhood.
"My condolences to whoever that was… That's not the kind of neighborhood that we live in," said Ubanks.
Ubanks said his neighborhood was mainly calm, which made the event all the more shocking. Sand Springs police said they will release more information on Nov 17.
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