Elderly couple dies in murder/suicide at Livingston nursing home

An elderly couple died in a shooting Thursday morning at a nursing home along U.S. 59 in Livingston, officials.

The shooting happened about 9:15 a.m. at the Pine Ridge Health Care facility, a nursing home located at 1620 U.S. 59, according to the Livingston Police Department.

Police identified the couple as 82-year-old Horris Jackson and his 78-year-old wife Irene Jackson.

Police said preliminary information indicates Horris Jackson went to the nursing home to visit his wife. While in her room, he shot her and then turned the gun on himself. Both died at the scene and each had a single gunshot wound.

Police said the incident was confined to Irene Jackson's room.

Investigators said they so far have no motive in the shootings. They are still investigating the case.