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WARREN — A mother fatally shot her son then killed herself in what police said was a murder-suicide in the 13000 block of Geoffrey Drive, near 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads, Oct. 20.
Warren police were dispatched to the Geoffrey residence at approximately 8:22 a.m. A 33-year-old man called 911 after his mother reportedly pointed a gun at him after he awoke that morning. The son told police his mother and he had a brief struggle. He ran to a neighbor’s house for safety and then called 911.
Police reportedly arrived immediately after the call. Officers unsuccessfully tried to make contact with the woman, who was inside of the house. Shortly after, police heard gunshots coming from inside. They reportedly entered the house and found the woman and her 26-year-old special needs son with gunshot wounds. Investigators determined the mother shot her son, and then shot herself.
Police called for Warren Fire Department paramedics who attempted lifesaving measures, but the mother and son were pronounced dead at the scene.
“There does not appear to be a history of mental illness with the mother,” police said in a release.
The investigation was active and ongoing on Oct. 21.
