RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga Medical Examiner’s Office determined that a Richmond Heights man shot his wife in the head before he took his own life.

Cheryl Matthews, 62, and Reginald Matthews, also, 62, were both found dead about 6:30 p.m. Sunday at their home on Gentry Circle just east of Trebisky Road, according to medical examiner’s records.

Cheryl Matthews’ death was ruled a homicide, while Reginald Matthews’ death has been ruled a suicide, medical examiner spokesman Chris Harris said.

Investigators with Richmond Heights police say a family member discovered their bodies. Police also recovered a gun from the home.

There have been no prior calls to the home, police noted.

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