PORT ST. LUCIE – Port St. Lucie Police is investigating an apparent murder-suicide which occurred on May 12 at a home in the 2700 block of South Esenada Terrace.

At about 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the address following reports of gunshot victims at the home. They found two dead on the scene, according to police reports.

The victims were identified at Jimsley Estime, 31, and Ketsy Alexis, 30.

A firearm was found at the scene, according to police reports. Police have not said who fired the gun.

At this time, evidence gathered during the investigation suggests this incident appears to be an isolated murder-suicide, although the investigation remains active and ongoing. Circumstances surrounding the incident could change as detectives continue to process evidence and conduct interviews.

Detectives learned that the couple was living together for about seven years and were reportedly in the process of a divorce, according to police reports.

Two children, ages 1 and 2, were inside the home at the time of the incident, according to police reports. A third child, age 6, returned home from school, discovered the younger children upset inside the home, and shortly thereafter found both parents dead in the kitchen area. The child then contacted a family member for assistance, who subsequently called 911, according to police reports.

Preliminary findings indicate the divorce proceedings may have stemmed from allegations of infidelity involving Estime and another person living outside of St. Lucie County, according to police reports.

The couple also had prior documented domestic-related incidents, where Estime allegedly made written threats to kill, according to police reports. He was arrested on Jan. 26, but Alexis subsequently on Feb. 5 asked that the charges be dropped, saying that she did not plan to pursue prosecution, according to police reports.

No further details will be released at this time.

The Port St. Lucie Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragic incident, the department said in a statement.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence or in need of assistance is encouraged to call local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).