The Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to assist the University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) with a death investigation.

Today at approximately 3:52 p.m., UCIPD responded to 214 Pereira Drive (Social Science Plaza B) after receiving 9-1-1 calls about subjects on the ground outside a multi-story building. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and woman deceased. Detectives discovered evidence suggesting this incident is a murder-suicide. Preliminary investigation determined the decedents may be related. The names of the involved parties are not being released pending notification of next of kin.

We believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no known danger to the community. The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact
Irvine Police Detective John Sanders at 949-724-7233 or email jsanders@cityofirvine.org(link sends e-mail).