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A man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in the Pineglen community of Nepean early Sunday, police said.

Ottawa police received a call about a shooting at 84 MacFarlane Rd. around 1:30 a.m. Investigators have ruled it a murder-suicide.

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“There is no indication of any other involvement or any additional suspects,” Insp. Glenn Wasson said outside the house.

Wasson said there were four people in the house when the shots were fired, including the deceased man and woman. Neighbours identified the two as Tony Marina, 54, and Safa Marina, 53.

The others are believed to be their sons.

Police didn’t release any other details about their investigation. Police also released no information on the type of firearm used.

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Neighbours said the Marina couple has three sons and they are originally from Syria.

A family member of Safa’s family who did not wish to be identified, confirmed the couple’s identities, adding Safa “loved her children very much,” calling her a “good wife” and a “good mother.”