Edison man fatally shoots his son, then himself

EDISON - Police are investigating a report that a township man fatally shot his 39-year-old son and then killed himself.

Jeremy Lorence, 39, of Loeb Court, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:46 p.m. Sunday, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Lorence was apparently fatally shot by his father inside their residence, officials said.

Gerald Lorence, 71, also was pronounced dead at the scene. He died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.

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An investigation by Edison Detective Joseph Kenny and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective Craig Marchak indicates Gerald Lorence shot and killed his son before fatally shooting himself. A handgun was recovered at the scene, officials said.

Police responded to the home after receiving a call from a concerned family member.

Autopsies performed today by the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Jeremy Lorence died from a gunshot wound to the head, with the manner of death homicide, and Gerald Lorence also died from a gunshot wound to the head, with the manner of death suicide.

The investigation continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Edison Detective Joseph Kenny at 732-248-7400, or Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective Craig Marchak at 732-745-3904.

Staff Writer Suzanne Russell: 732-565-7335; srussell@mycentraljersey.com