Gruesome scenes as father, 72, and his severely disabled son are found dead inside family home after suspected murder-suicide
- An elderly Adelaide man is suspected to have killed himself and his disabled son
- Emergency crews were called to a street in West Lakes, Adelaide on Saturday
- Detectives have cordoned off a crime scene and the investigation is ongoing
A father and his severely disabled son have been found dead at an Adelaide home in a suspected murder-suicide.
Police and paramedics were called to a property at West Lakes in the city’s western suburbs just after 1.30pm on Saturday.
The 72-year-old man and his 46-year-old son were found unresponsive and despite paramedics attempting to resuscitate them they died at the scene.
Emergency services were called to property after the Adelaide father and son were found in the garage and have cordoned off a crime scene (pictured)
Detectives are investigating the ‘serious incident’ and door-knocking neighbours on the quiet suburban street.
A family of three is understood to reside at the house and police suspect the 72-year-old killed his son and then himself, reports the ABC.
Detective Inspector Mark Atkinson from SA Police said weapons were seized as part of the investigation.
Officers have asked members of the public to avoid the area.
Though they added there is no ongoing danger to the public.
The investigation is ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
For crises support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Police were called to the West Lakes, Adelaide street about 1.30pm on Saturday (file image)