Police name husband and wife found dead in Exmouth
Officers have confirmed the pair were married - and both sustained gunshot wounds
Devon and Cornwall Police have named the two people who were found dead inside a property in Exmouth.
They received reports of the incident on May 7th, when they were called to the house after reports of concern for the welfare of two people on Briar Close.
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 post-mortem examinations, it has been confirmed that both sustained gunshot wounds.
Police have since seized two legally held and licensed firearms, which were found inside the property.
Officers have also made a voluntary referral to the watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
This is done in line with their normal practices for matters related to the licencing of firearms.