The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder and suicide.
On the evening of Sunday October 21, 2018, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a shooting incident in the 6000 block of San Luis Obispo in Douglas.
Upon Deputies arrival, they located a 65 year old female who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen area. They also discovered a deceased 57 year old male inside of the home.
The initial investigation indicates that the two residents appeared to be involved in a verbal altercation prior to the woman reportedly being shot by the man before he shot himself.
The female was transported to a Tucson hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The investigation is being continued by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office