The death of an elderly Nesquehoning couple is reported to be a homicide/suicide.

State police at Lehighton said at 7:10 a.m. on Sunday troopers responded to 116 Coal St., in the borough, for a report of a deceased man and woman. Both were found inside their bedroom and died of apparent gunshot wounds.

The victims were identified as Leonard L. Lauchnor, 91, and Josephine Lauchnor, 89.

Troopers said an investigation determined that Leonard Lauchnor shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Troopers said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident.

Corporal Richard W. Mrak, of the criminal investigation unit at the Lehighton barracks, is the lead investigator. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office assisted at the scene.