Redwood City: Man allegedly fatally shot wife before shooting himself Sunday

"Police responded just after midnight Sunday to a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 1300 block of Seaport Boulevard reported by a security guard, according to a press release from the Redwood City Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a man in the driver's seat and a woman in the passenger seat of the vehicle, each with a gunshot wound to the head and unconscious, authorities said."

"Police found in their investigation that the man and woman were married and experiencing marital difficulties. Authorities believe, based on evidence found at the scene, that the man fatally shot his wife before attempting to fatally shoot himself. Investigators also located a firearm at the scene, authorities added. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Redwood City Police Department at 650-780-7100."

Police responded shortly after midnight to a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 1300 block of Seaport Boulevard. Officers found a married man in the driver's seat and a woman in the passenger seat, both unconscious with gunshot wounds to the head. Responding officers provided medical aid; emergency responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene and transported the man to the hospital, where he remained in critical condition. Investigators determined the couple had been experiencing marital difficulties and, based on evidence at the scene, believe the man fatally shot the woman before attempting to kill himself. A firearm was recovered and the case remains under investigation. Witnesses can contact the police and 988 offers crisis support.

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