Murder-suicide suspected after two people found dead in retirement home

File – A San Diego County Sheriff’s vehicle with crime scene tape attached to the mirror.

SANTEE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – Authorities on Tuesday determined the deaths of two elderly adults found dead in their home at a senior living facility in Santee over the weekend were a murder-suicide.

David Soulner, 82, and his wife Claire Soulner, 79, were identified as the dead, Lt. Michael Krugh of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

Authorities received a call around 11:25 a.m. Sunday about two elderly adults dead in their home in the 300 block of Lantern Crest Way.

Autopsy reports revealed that both had died from gunshot wounds.

According to authorities, investigators believe David Soulner shot Claire and then turned the gun on himself.

If you know someone who needs help, they can call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-565-5200 during after hours. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.