(CBS-DETROIT) – A woman and her 26-year-old son are dead in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide in Warren.
Authorities say it happened Sunday morning at a home on the 13000 block of Geoffrey Drive. Officers were called to that area around 8:30 a.m. after a 33-year-old man reported his mother pointed a gun at him.
After a brief struggle with his mother, the man was able to run to a neighbor’s house and call 911.
Police say officers attempted to make contact with the mother shortly after arriving in the area, but she was unresponsive. Moments later, officers heard several shots from the home.
Officers entered the home and saw that the mother had shot her 26-year-old son and then herself, police said. Authorities attempted life-saving measures, but both died on the spot.
Police said the mother had a history of mental health issues and the 26-year-old had special needs.
Investigators are looking into what led to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Warren police at 586-574-4741.
If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 and you will reach a trained crisis counselor who can help you. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, also has online resources.
Domestic Violence Resources: For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
