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Mentor-on-the-Lake police investigating after man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Posted at 8:05 PM, Jun 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-27 20:05:53-04

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio — Mentor-on-the-Lake police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred on Linden Street.

Officers were called to the address on Linden Street to conduct a welfare check. Officers decided to enter the home after their arrival, police said.

Once inside of the home, officers discovered the bodies of a 51-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man, according to police.

Police said that a preliminary investigation suggests a murder-suicide.

The incident is currently under investigation.

Names of the 51-year-old woman and 64-year-old man are being withheld pending family notification.

Police said no further information is being released at this time but an update is expected Monday.