Married couple found shot dead in Huntington Beach home

A married couple were found shot dead inside a Huntington Beach home Monday night, police said. Though police did not reveal details about what led to their deaths, they do not believe there is a public safety threat.

Just before 7:45 p.m. on Monday, officers were called about doing a welfare check at the couple’s home in the 600 block of 8th Street, the Huntington Beach Police Department said in a statement Tuesday.

Once they checked inside, they found the 56-year-old man and 55-year-old woman dead with gunshot wounds, authorities said.

“During the preliminary investigation, detectives have no reason to believe there is a threat to the community or an outstanding suspect(s),” police said. No additional information was immediately released.

The names of the victims are being withheld until family is notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Anthony Pham at 714-536-5973. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.