WALKER, Mich. — A man is dead and two others were hurt in an apparent murder-suicide attempt on Monday morning, according to the Walker Police Department.
Police say the deadly incident, which was a shooting, happened at around 7:30 a.m. at home on Bristol Avenue.
Officers found a 64-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman shot in the home. Both were taken to the hospital. The woman is undergoing emergency surgery, while the man is in stable condition and able to speak with detectives.
A 68-year-old man died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have identified that man as the shooter.
Walker Police Chief Keith Mankel told FOX 17 that his department has had "some history" at the home, and called the shooting a "domestic situation."
The initial investigation from police found the shooting stemmed from a family argument.
"There's no danger to the public at this time," Mankel said.
Mankel said everyone involved in the shooting were related.
While Bristol Avenue was closed for a short time this morning, it is now open.
Police are investigating the deadly incident, but believe it was likely a murder-suicide attempt.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Walker Police Tip Line at 616-791-6788 and reference incident 26-5923.
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