HESPERIA — San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the apparent murder-suicide of a recently separated married couple.

A sheriff's news release said the bodies of Carlos Balderrama, 55, and his wife, Sharla Balderrama, 54, both of Apple Valley, were found in a car parked near Arrowhead Lake Road and Calpella Avenue Monday afternoon.

Deputies from the Hesperia Station of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded about 5:15 p.m. to a report of a shooting inside a vehicle in the 7500 block of Arrowhead Lake Road. Deputies found two persons in the car with injuries believed to be gunshot wounds, the news release said.

The occupants in the vehicle were identified as Carlos and Sharla Balderrama. A handgun was found inside the vehicle, according to the news release.

Detectives, who later learned the Balderramas had recently separated, determined that Carlos Balderrama shot his wife, then shot himself.

An investigation into the shooting is continuing. Persons with information are asked to contact Detective Eric Dyberg at 909-387-3589. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.