PEORIA, Ariz. — Police are looking for the suspect in a deadly home invasion in Peoria, according to authorities.
The Peoria Police Department has identified married couple Walter Mitchell, 52, and Susie Ephrem, 42, as the victims who were killed in the incident.
Police said someone broke into the couple's home near 75th and Peoria Avenues early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. and shot them.
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Mitchell died at the scene. Ephrem was rushed to the hospital but did not survive her injuries.
Police said they do not believe this was a random act.
Anyone with information should contact the Peoria Police Department Tip Phone Line at (623) 773-7045 or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS).
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