FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) — The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office said an elderly couple is dead in an apparent murder-suicide Sunday morning.

Deputies responded at approximately 7:09 a.m. on Nicholas Drive in Pleasant Township near Lancaster.

Fairfield County police said medical personnel arrived at the scene and found 78-year-old Clifford Snoke suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Moments later, personnel discovered 74-year-old Robin Snoke who also sustained a gunshot wound.

Robin Snoke was pronounced dead at the scene and Clifford Snoke was pronounced dead at Fairfield Medical Center.

The sheriff’s office said the incident remains under investigation.