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Authorities Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide in Deptford Twp.

Deptford Township

Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide inside a Deptford Township home.

Police responded to 200 Idelwood Way shortly after 8 a.m. after the husband called police reporting a shooting at the home.

When officers arrived at the home they found the 67-year-old husband and his 72-year-old wife suffering from gunshot wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at 9 a.m. at Inspira Medical Center Woodbury.

The woman was transported to Cooper Medical Center in Camden, where she was pronounced dead shortly before 9:30 a.m.

The incident remains under investigation by authorities.

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