A husband and wife were killed Sunday following a double shooting at their Simi Valley home, authorities said.
Simi Valley police responded to a shooting call just after 12 p.m. at a neighborhood in Hawks Bill Place near Wood Ranch Parkway.
Officers arrived and found the two victims with multiple gunshot wounds in the garage of the home, according to Simi Valley police. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
Police described the victims as a woman and a man in their 60s. An employer identified the married couple as Dr. Eric Cordes and his wife, Vicki.
“The Adventist Health Simi Valley community is heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our longtime colleague, Dr. Eric Cordes, and his wife, Vicki. Dr. Cordes was a highly respected, board-certified radiologist and beloved physician who served this community with compassion and excellence for nearly 30 years. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him as we grieve this shocking loss,” wrote Adventist Health Simi Valley in a statement to NBCLA.
Simi Valley police believe the shooting to be an isolated incident. A motive for the shooting is unclear.
Neighbors told police they witnessed a man get out of a vehicle and fire several rounds. No arrests have been made.
Simi Valley detectives are working alongside investigators in Chino regarding a death by suicide and car fire at Ayala Park in San Bernardino County. It’s unclear whether the investigation is connected to the double homicide.
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