BALTIMORE COUNTY — Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Baltimore County.
Around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 9000 block of Tammy Road for a report of a shooting.
Police say when officers arrived on scene, they entered the home and found two elderly people dead.
Investigators found the man, who was identified as 80-year-old Paul Waclawski, had called 911 moments earlier, stating he had shot his wife, identified as 73-year-old Shirley Waclawski, before the call was disconnected.
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Both the victim and suspected suffered from a gunshot wound.
They were both taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where an autopsy will be performed.
Perry Hall Elementary and Middle Schools were placed in secure status due to this incident.
Once the schools received the all clear from County police, they lifted the status 30 minutes later.
During a secure status, no one is allowed to enter or leave the building without an administrator's approval.
There is no threat to the community.
