Husband, wife dead after shooting at nursing home in Tequesta

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The scene at Clare Ridge Nusing Home in Tequesta where two people were shot and killed on Friday. (Photo by Gary Russ/WPTV)
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Posted: 01/18/2013

TEQUESTA, Fla. - A man and a woman are dead after a shooting at Clare Bridge of Tequesta, a nursing home at 211 Village Blvd. in Tequesta, according to town Fire Rescue spokesman, Peter Allen.

The couple were husband and wife, officials say.

According to Tequesta Police Lieutenant Jason Turner,  a handgun, possibly a revolver, was found with the deceased male.

Police say it appears to be a murder-suicide.

Clare Ridge of Tequesta specializes in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia..

We will update this breaking story as more information becomes available.

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