BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh County Coroner’s office says that two victims of a suspected murder-suicide were found in a Bethlehem home Friday night, both of whom had suffered apparent gunshot injuries. 

Bethlehem Police say that at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of 10th Avenue after a 911 call from an adult who had just dropped off a child resident following a playdate. The child entered the home, then returned outside and reported a serious issue had occurred inside the residence.

Bethlehem Police officers responded to the scene and located two deceased adults, along with a firearm, in the basement of the home. Two additional juveniles were found in the residence and were safely removed by responding officers. An older adult was also located in a separate part of the home

and appeared unaware of the incident; this individual is not considered a suspect.

Police say the three juveniles have been identified as the children of the deceased adults and have since been placed in the care of family members.

The Coroner says a 39-year-old woman was found deceased at the scene and pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m..

A 42-year-old male, who was in the same residence, was found suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to St.Luke’s University Hospital. He was later prounounced dead at 11:39 p.m.

Autopsies for both victims are scheduled for Monday.

The Coroner’s office, the City of Bethlehem Police Department, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s office are investigating.

The Coroner says both victims have been identifed however names will not be released until autopsies have been completed.