Police have today named two people who were found deceased in a property in Exmouth on Wednesday 7 May.
Devon and Cornwall Police have today named two people who were found deceased in a property in Exmouth on Wednesday 7 May.
Officers were called to a property in Briar Close, Exmouth, at 6.30pm on 7 May following reports of concern for the welfare of two people.
Husband and wife, John Perkins, 66, and Kathryn Perkins, 67, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Kathryn’s death is being treated as suspicious and both fatalities are linked. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Following postmortem examinations, it has been confirmed that both sustained gunshot wounds.
As part of our enquiries, two legally held and licensed firearms were located at the property and have been seized.
Devon & Cornwall Police has made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, in accordance with our normal practice for matters relating to firearms licensing.
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