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Police identify couple found dead in their Niles home after murder-suicide

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Niles police have identified two who were found dead in their home on the 500 block of Henry Street after what police say was a murder-suicide. 

Niles police have identified the two as Joseph Williams and Jennifer Williams. According to police, it seems like Williams shot his wife before turning the gun on himself, but the case is still under investigation. 

Police say that Joseph and Jennifer were married. According to authorities, Jennifer's adult son found his mother on the floor with a bullet wound in her chest. 

Detectives searched the house as of 12:45 p.m. Monday afternoon and found a weapon and a note inside the home. 

Police say that neighbors never reported hearing gunshots.

Police were called to the house by Jennifer's son.

This is a developing story. Stay with the 21 news app as more information becomes available. 


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