2 Dead After Possible Murder-Suicide In Cleveland, Police Say

CLEVELAND — Police are investigating two shooting deaths that happened on Cleveland's west side on Sunday night. A Cleveland police spokesperson said the situation may be a homicide-suicide.

At 11 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to an apartment complex on Division Avenue, just off of W. 25th Street. Police were told a 30-year-old man had been shot inside an apartment and the suspected shooter was still inside. The 30-year-old's daughter was also reportedly inside.

Police were able to get into the apartment and carry the 30-year-old outside. He had been shot in the chest. The 30-year-old was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officers also found the man's 12-year-old daughter and brought her safely outside. She was not harmed.

When police went back to find the suspect, they heard a gunshot. The suspect, a 70-year-old man, was later pronounced dead with a gunshot wound to his head.

A Cleveland police spokesperson said initial investigation revealed the 30-year-old lived in the apartment with his daughter and a 32-year-old woman. They were also staying with a 70-year-old man, the suspect, who was a family friend.

Police said the deaths are still under investigation.