SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police and the Summit County Medical Examiner are investigating the possible murder/suicide of an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl.

According to the medical examiner, both victims were found at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 in the area South Hawkins Avenue and Peckham Street.

Officers responding to a shots fired call located both victims.

The medical examiner said they were pronounced dead at the scene of gunshot wounds.

An autopsy will be performed Monday.

The names of the victims have not been released.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 988 and someone is available to talk anytime.

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