Tragedy struck Columbus' east side late yesterday night when two individuals lost their lives in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide. According to a report by NBC4i, Columbus police received a shooting report and responded at approximately 9:46 p.m. to the 1200 block of Carolwood Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims—a 65-year-old woman named Della Walker with multiple gunshot wounds and 75-year-old Daryl Walker with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Daryl was pronounced dead at the scene at 10 p.m., while Della later succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital, being pronounced dead at 10:26 p.m., as detailed by WBNS.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still unclear, and the Columbus Division of Police continues to investigate the incident as a murder-suicide. The relationship between the two deceased suggests a domestic angle to the crime, but officials have not yet detailed the events or motivations that precipitated the shooting.

Authorities are seeking help from the community to gain more insight into the case. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to come forward. "asks anyone with information on the shooting to contact Detective Journey at (614) 645-4953, the homicide unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477," stated a report from The Columbus Dispatch. Events such as these leave a community searching for answers and resolution, and the role of citizen tips become invaluable in the pursuit of justice and understanding.