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Coroner: Husband kills wife and self in Springettsbury Township

According to the York County Coroner's Office, a husband first shot and killed his wife before taking his own life on July 23.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, July 24: Steve Bowersox shot his wife, Brenda, several times in the head, neck and upper torso before taking his own life, the York County Coroner's Office announced.

There will be no autopsies, but routine toxicologies were obtained. 

The incident is still under investigation.

Update, 4:50 p.m.: Springettsbury Township Police have confirmed that two individuals passed away after a reported shooting on the 2800 block of Glen Hollow Drive.

Officers arrived at 9:04 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, and discovered a deceased female and an injured male at the scene.

The victims were later identified as Brenda Bowersox, 55, of York, and Steve Bowersox, 60, of York.

After being transported to York Hospital for treatment, Steve Bowersox succumbed to his injuries, police stated.

Police believe that this is an isolated incident, and there is no indication of any danger to the community at this time.

The investigation is currently ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Springettsbury Township Police at 717-757-3525.

Previously: According to York County dispatch, the coroner has been called to the scene of a shooting on the 2800 block of Glen Hollow Drive in Springettsbury Township.

FOX43 crew at the scene confirmed that Glen Hollow Drive and Druck Valley Road are both currently closed.

It is unknown if there are any fatalities or injuries at this time.

The Springettsbury Township Police Department is currently investigating.

This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide more information as it becomes available.

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