Police identify a couple found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in northwest Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – A welfare check in northwest Austin on Tuesday led to the discovery of two bodies in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide incident.

Austin Police Department officers responded to the Riata apartment complex at 5705 Diehl Trail around 2:33 p.m., more than two hours after the initial 911 call. Upon entering, they found Hannah Kang, 25, and her husband Youree Kang, 34, deceased.

A family member initially applied for a welfare check at 12:16 p.m., saying she had not had contact with the couple in 24 hours. The relative called back about an hour later to report that she was at the scene and the couple's vehicle was outside, but there was no answer at the door.

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According to police, current evidence suggests that Youree Kang killed his wife before taking his own life. The incident appears to be an isolated incident with no known risk to the public.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

The investigation is ongoing.