WALNUT CREEK — A case involving a couple whose bodies were found at their home after a welfare check has been ruled a homicide-suicide.

Just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, police entered a residence in the 1800 block of Holland Drive. There, they found a man and woman who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

Officers later learned the two, identified as Richard Huber Jr., 66, and Sarah Huber, 68, were married. Police said it appeared the husband shot his wife before shooting himself.

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After an investigation and assessment of evidence at the scene, police detectives and the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Officer coroner’s division made their ruling.

Anyone with information is asked to call Walnut Creek police Detective Sgt. Andy Brown at 925-256-3553.

Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.