OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Oil City.

According to a release issued on Sunday by the Oil City Police Department, multiple officers were dispatched to the area of Hone Avenue and Bishop Avenue Saturday around 10:45 a.m. for a report of a possible murder-suicide.

Venango County District Attorney Shawn White arrived on scene a short time later and consulted with investigators.

“Evidence collected at the scene was consistent with and confirmed that it was in fact a homicide/suicide,” according to the release.

Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh pronounced both individuals dead.

Her preliminary investigation yielded similar results indicating that the two individuals died as a result of a murder-suicide.

Very few details are being released at this point in the investigation.

Oil City Police Chief Robert Wenner told exploreVenango.com that the incident “involved a firearm” and the two individuals died of gunshot wounds.

It’s also unclear exactly when the incident occurred.

“The incident happened hours prior to (when officers were dispatched),” said Chief Wenner.

The names of the deceased will be released upon notification of next of kin.

“Until we are absolutely certain that all family members have been notified, the names of the individuals will not be released,” said Chief Wenner. “Since it is a weekend, we are having difficulty contacting family members.”

The case remains under investigation.