An elderly Virginia man allegedly shot his wife before shooting himself, according to Fairfax County police.
Michael Bregman, 77, and Madeline Bregman, 76, were involved in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.
According to a preliminary investigation by the Fairfax County police, the couple were found dead in their home near Fairfax City on Saturday.
After being called to the home shortly before 3 p.m. to perform a welfare check on the couple, the police found the couple dead, in addition to several spent cartridges and a firearm, according to authorities.
A state medical examiner will perform an autopsy to confirm a manner and cause of death for the couple,according to The Washington Post.