Shooting of wife, husband under investigation, New Britain police say

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - The shootings of a wife and husband are under investigation, according to police in New Britain.

The woman was identified as 41-year-old Amanda Dark of New Britain, police said. The man was identified as 44-year-old John Dark, also of New Britain.

According to police, they responded to a home on Roxbury Road in New Britain around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday. A report informed them of a possible suicide.

They said they found Amanda Dark in a bedroom with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives said they developed information that indicated John Dark was also involved in the incident.

John Dark’s vehicle was found at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin.

Officers said they located John Dark inside the vehicle with what they believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Police have not said if he’s still alive.

They said their investigation continues. Anyone with information was asked to contact them at 860-826-3131.