NÖ: Two Dead Found in Stockerau

An 85-year-old man and his wife, who was two years younger, were found dead on Friday in a house in Stockerau (Korneuburg district). The police currently suspect murder and suicide, said spokesperson Stefan Loidl upon request.

Two People Found Dead in Stockerau: Suspected Murder and Suicide

The man is said to have shot his wife and himself with a legally owned handgun. According to media reports, the motive for the crime is likely to have been the serious illness of the 83-year-old woman. The state criminal investigation department is investigating.

The police were notified shortly after 7:30 AM, Loidl stated. The investigations are being conducted by the Lower Austria State Criminal Investigation Department (Division for Personal and Life Crimes), and the crime scene team secured evidence on Friday.

Important Information

Support services for people with suicidal thoughts and their relatives are offered by the suicide prevention portal of the Ministry of Health. Contact details for support facilities in Austria can be found at www.suizid-praevention.gv.at. Information for young people is available at www.bittelebe.at.

(APA/Red)

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