A couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a home located in Otway on Friday, authorities said.

The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office along with the North Carolina Army National Guard responded during active hurricane conditions to a residence located on 128 El Nora Lane in Otway in reference to reported deaths.

An investigation confirmed the death of Pauly Lewis and his wife Alicia Lewis in an apparent murder-suicide.

The case is still under investigation.