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WEST VALLEY CITY — A man and a woman are dead after an early-morning shooting Sunday, police said.

Police arrived at a residence at 3171 S. Ivy Park Drive, at around 5 a.m., West Valley Police Lt. Jeff Conger said. The bodies of Miraheta Skender, 49, and Samir Skender, 51, were found and pronounced dead at the scene.

An adult daughter who lived in the home with the couple called police to report gunshots, Conger said. At least one weapon was recovered at the scene, he added.

Later on Sunday afternoon, police officials said they were investigating the shooting as a murder-suicide.

Warning signs of suicide Talking about wanting to die

Looking for a way to kill oneself

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly

Sleeping too little or too much

Withdrawing or feeling isolated

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

Displaying extreme mood swings The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide. Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.

What to do if you see warning signs of suicide Do not leave the person alone

Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt

Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, KSL encourages you to call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. Crisis Hotlines Utah County Crisis Line: 801-226-4433

Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000

Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386 Online resources NAMI Utah: namiut.org

Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Domestic Abuse Hotlines Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Hotline: 1-800-897-5465 (LINK) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) YWCA 24-Hour Crisis Line: 801-537-8600 Those at the hotline can help victims Those at the hotline can help victims find a shelter , transitional housing, crisis counseling, child care, services to rebuild credit, and groups provide group and individual therapy. They also can connect victims with legal advice on how to obtain protective orders and stalking injunctions. The council has 17 programs located throughout the state. Services are available for all genders.

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