Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Local and state authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday.

According to Wauseon Police, officers are investigating an “apparent murder-suicide” that occurred on Jan. 10 at 700 E. Elm Street. A department statement said officers found James and Nancy Barnes, both 76, dead around 11:30 p.m. I am

Police said they were still investigating the motive. Officials did not disclose each person’s involvement.

Wauseon officers and Ohio BCI officials are investigating the incident. Authorities wanted to assure residents that there was no threat to public safety.

Murder-suicide in Wauseon, January 10, 2025.(WTVG)

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