San Mateo police investigating murder-suicide on city's east side

San Mateo police confirm a murder-suicide at Patricia and Young Street on the city’s east side.

Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Young St. at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday morning where residents told KTVU they saw police tape cordoning off the area. 

Police said they went to conduct a welfare check on an elderly couple. Upon entering the home, they found the couple to be deceased. Detectives believe in their preliminary investigation that this was a murder-suicide. 

According to police, the incident is isolated to this one home. There are no outstanding suspects. 

The incident remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Nicole Von Glahn at (650) 522-7655 or by email at nvonglahn@cityofsanmateo.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted to  https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-4-4/Report-a-Tip-To-SMPD-83-83        or by calling (650) 522-7676.  

This is a developing story.