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Chandler police investigating possible murder-suicide after pregnant woman found dead

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, one with a self-inflicted injury, investigators said.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Two people are dead after a possible murder-suicide in Chandler early Wednesday morning, the city's police department said.

Chandler police said around 1 a.m., officers received 911 calls from what appeared to be an intoxicated man who was uncooperative with dispatchers.

When officers arrived at the man's apartment near McClintock Drive and Ray Road, they could not find anyone needing emergency assistance. 

Authorities said soon after officers arrived at the home, police received another 911 call that a woman at that location may be in danger. 

Officers surrounded the residence, and around 2 a.m., police said 38-year-old Kevin Holmberg exited the residence with a firearm in hand. 

Police said within a few minutes, Holmberg shot himself in full view of the responding officers.

When officers entered the apartment to check on the female victim, identified as Holmberg's wife, Katherine Holmberg, 41, they found her deceased from a gunshot wound that police believe was inflicted by Kevin Holmberg.

Police said Katherine Holmberg was pregnant, and her unborn child also died during this incident. 

Authorities said there was no one else home when the shooting occurred.

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