The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested Thursday by the Richmond Hill Police Department to assist with a death investigation located on Osprey Drive in Richmond Hill.

A preliminary investigation indicates that Larry Rankin, 62, shot his wife, Susan Rankin, 58, and then turned the weapon on himself, causing his own death, the GBI said.

Preliminary autopsy results confirm the finding, but the final report has not been released.

The cause of the incident and dispute between the two parties has yet to be confirmed and determined. The investigation remains active and ongoing, the GBI said in a release.

Anyone with information concerning the investigation should call the GBI Statesboro office at -912-871-1121.