An investigation is underway into the suspected murder of a woman near Mudgee last night, NSW Police say.
Police were called to an address in Olinda, south-east of Mudgee, just after 10pm yesterday, locating the body of a 76-year-old woman at the property. It’s believed she was shot.
A crime scene was established with investigations commenced by Mudgee Local Area Command with assistance from the Homicide Squad.
Investigators are examining if the woman’s death could be domestic-related.
Meanwhile, a search was mounted for the whereabouts of a 76-year-old man known to the woman.
The body of a man was located at Lue about 9.40am. He is yet to be formally identified.
At this stage his death is not believed to be suspicious but inquiries are continuing.
As those inquiries continue, detectives are asking any person with information about either incident to contact them via Crime Stoppers.
