Shot couple were in a relationship: cops

Police have confirmed that two people found dead in their Canberra home were in a
relationship and that no one else was responsible for the gunshot wounds that killed
them.
The man and woman were found in their Dunlop residence, in Canberra's northwest, on
Friday afternoon by police officers.
It's believed a colleague raised the alarm when the man failed to show up for work.
Senior Constable Kyle Williams said the shooting deaths were "very tragic and a very
sad incident".
"The male and female deceased were known to each other through a domestic
relationship," he said, adding they had two children.
"Two young children have been located safely. They are currently in the care of
family members. They were not involved in this incident."
It's believed the children were staying with relatives for the school holidays when
the shootings occurred.
The fatal wounds were inflicted by one or the other of the deceased, Snr Const
Williams said.
"It is apparent from inquiries that the male and female have died from apparent
gunshot wounds.
"At this stage police do not believe any other person was involved."
Snr Const Williams wouldn't say if more than one gun had been found in the house.
Nor would he comment when asked if police were investigating a murder-suicide.
It's thought the man and woman were both in their 30s.
Their names will be released after police have informed all family members of their
deaths.
Polwarth Circuit remains closed but Snr Const Williams said it would reopen "within
48 hours".