North Carolina police officer, wife found dead after double shooting in Fayetteville

A North Carolina police officer and his wife are dead, and a double homicide investigation is underway after investigators found both of them gunned down in their home during a wellness check, according to authorities.

Officer Domingo Tavarez-Rodriguez failed to show up to work on Friday, April 28, according to Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden.

Supervisors tried to reach him by phone but could not get in touch, Braden said. Around 6 p.m., they went to the house in person.

"Once on scene, officers gained access to the residence and located two deceased individuals inside," Braden told reporters during an 11 p.m. news briefing.

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"The victims have been identified as Domingo Tavarez-Rodriguez, a Fayetteville police officer, and his wife, Yenitza Arroyo Torres," Braden said. "Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds."

The chief gave few other details surrounding the d...