WESTMINSTER, Md. — Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Westminster on Sunday morning.
Around 8:29am police were called to the 300 block of E. Main Street for a reported shooting inside a home.
After being unable to make contact with anyone inside, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Crisis Response Team entered at which time they discovered the bodies of Craig and Laura Schuessler.
Two dead following apparent murder-suicide in Westminster
Two dead following apparent murder-suicide in Westminster
Investigators believe Laura, 57, shot and killed Craig before turning the gun on herself. The two were formerly married.
No motive was revealed.
- If you need to talk to someone, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
- If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. In Maryland, the House of Ruth's 24-7 line is 410-889-7884.
