Concord man charged with killing elderly parents in double murder case

2 killed in Concord homicide after 'family disturbance'

Two people inside a Concord home were found dead of gunshot wounds following a "family disturbance."

CONCORD, Calif. - A Concord man has been charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his elderly parents, authorities said.

Kirk Richardson, 61, was charged on Friday by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office in the shooting deaths of William Richardson, 90, and Joyce Richardson, 85.

Fatal shooting at family home

What we know:

The couple was found dead inside their home in the 3900 block of Walnut Avenue on Wednesday, each suffering from gunshot wounds, Concord police said.

Officers were called to the residence around 7 a.m. following a reported family disturbance. Police said Joyce Richardson had called police. When officers reached the home, they heard gunshots and later found both victims dead inside.

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Prior allegations

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Records show Joyce Richardson had accused her son of domestic violence as early as 1989.