Police: 2 dead in Helper murder-suicide

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Two men were found dead on Sunday in Helper in what police say is an apparent murder-suicide.

In a police department news release, Chief Trent Anderson said officers were sent to a Helper home about 12:47 p.m. after a 911 caller reported a shooting. Arriving at the residence, police heard the sounds of gunfire and found two men dead outside at the rear of the home.

Neither man has been identified by police. Nor were details about their relationship provided.

According to Anderson, several children were in the home, but none were injured.

No address for the incident was provided by police.

An investigation is ongoing.