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Australian Couple found dead died of gunshot wounds, say police
* From: AAP
* July 10, 2010 12:11PM
A COUPLE found dead in their Canberra home died from gunshot wounds
inflicted by one or the other of the deceased, police said.
The pair were found in their Dunlop residence, in Canberra's
north-west, yesterday afternoon by police officers.
It is believed a colleague raised the alarm when the man failed to show
up for work.
"It appears both deceased persons died from apparent gunshot wounds,"
an ACT Policing spokeswoman said.
"Police do not believe that a third person is involved."
A neighbour told AAP last night the deceased were a "lovely couple"
with two young children, a boy and a girl, who had lived at the house
for about eight years.
Fairfax today reported the children were staying with relatives for the
school holidays when the shootings occurred.
The man and woman are believed to be in their 30s.
Their names are yet to be released while police inform all family
members of their deaths.
ACT Policing said a number of witnesses had provided statements and
their investigations were ongoing.
"However, anyone who has not yet spoken to police and can provide
information which may be able to assist the investigation is urged to
contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," the spokeswoman said.
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