2 dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting in Altamonte Springs, police say

2 found dead in Altamonte Springs apartments

Two people are dead following an incident at the Villa Del Mar apartment complex in Altamonte Springs, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Altamonte Springs Monday night, according to police.

Shortly after 11:30 p.m., Altamonte police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Villa Del Mar apartments on Sabal Palm Circle.

When they arrived at the scene, they found a man and a woman unresponsive in a bedroom from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

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Police are investigating after two people were found dead at the Villa Del Mar apartment complex in Altamonte Springs apartment complex Monday night, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

Seminole County fire rescue crews responded to the scene to render aid, but both people were ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators learned the two had been arguing before gunshots rang out. Authorities believe one of them shot the other before turning the gun on themselves.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is asked to call the Altamonte Springs Police Department at (407) 339-2441 or dial 911.