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2 Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide In Fairfield County

Yelling coming from a home in Northern Fairfield County led police to discover two people shot inside.

The area the two Bethel residents were found shot to death.

The area the two Bethel residents were found shot to death.

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The incident took place in Bethel around 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Reservoir Street.

The Bethel Police Department received a call about yelling coming from a home. When officers responded, they found a man and woman inside the home suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, said the Bethel Police Department.

Officers began treating the couple, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The man was taken to Danbury Hospital where he was also pronounced dead.

The identities of the victims have not been released by the police department. 

The Bethel Detective Bureau is actively investigating the incident.

Police say there is no threat to the public.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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