EAST PALO ALTO — Two women were found dead Wednesday morning after gunfire was heard coming from the home they shared, and police are investigating the deaths as a possible murder-suicide, authorities said.

Until Wednesday, East Palo Alto was on track to record its first year free of homicides in over two decades. The last homicide that occurred in the city was in November 2016.

East Palo Alto police were called at 9:26 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 2200 block of Tuscany Court, a few blocks south of Bay Road and east of University Avenue, according to a news release.

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The two women, ages 57 and 50, were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there does not appear to be any outstanding suspects and the shooting was contained to the home. A source familiar with the investigation said the two victims were domestic partners.

The shooting could mark the city’s first homicide of the year, depending on whether it is classified as a murder-suicide. Commander Jeff Liu said there were no 911 calls reporting any arguments or disturbances prior to the report of gunfire.