LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities said a Georgia man fatally shot his 83-year-old mother, then himself Wednesday afternoon.
The bodies of June Fiveash, 83, and Russell Fiveash, 51, were found inside a home Wednesday in unincorporated Lawrenceville, news outlets reported.
On Thursday, Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Collin Flynn said a hospice nurse was supposed to meet with June Fiveash but didn’t. Flynn said authorities found the bodies after responding to a wellness check requested by the nurse.
Authorities said they believe Russell Fiveash shot his mother, then shot himself. Details regarding a possible motive weren’t immediately. released.
Police said the investigation was ongoing.
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