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TPD: Husband, wife dead in murder-suicide

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TULSA -- A man and woman were found dead in their east Tulsa apartment Sunday night, police say.

Tulsa Police believe it was a murder-suicide.

The incident happened near East 11th Street and South 131st East Avenue around 10 p.m. Sunday.

Neighbors reported hearing gunshots, police said.

Capt. Dave Roberts said the suspect and victim each had a single gunshot wound.

Officers described the deceased as a middle-aged married couple.

Authorities said they believe the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself.

So far, they have not found a note or any clues that would lead them to a motive, officials said.

Names of the deceased have not been released.

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