HERRIN (WSIL) -- Two people killed in a Christmas morning House fire in Herrin have been identified.

Williamson County Coroner Mike "Junior" Burke and Herrin Police identified the victims as Richard Lowe, 46, and his son Gavin Lowe, 12, both of Herrin.

The Herrin Police Department received a 911 call at 2:49 a.m. on December 25, 2019, regarding the house fire on North Park Avenue. While battling the flames, Herrin Firefighters discovered two bodies.

Autopsies determined the incident was a murder-suicide. Police say Richard Lowe shot his son Gavin, then turned the gun on himself, after setting the home on fire.

The incident is still under investigation by the Herrin Police Department, Williamson County Coroner's office, State Fire Marshal's office and Illinois State Police.