Two people are dead in what police are describing as a murder-suicide at a Rochester nursing home.

At approximately 7:35 a.m., Rochester Police responded to reports of a possible shooting at the Pearl Nursing Center, located at 1335 Portland Ave. Firefighters from the Rochester Fire Department, already on-site for an unrelated medical call, reported hearing gunshots, which was relayed to the 911 center.

The incident prompted a large-scale response from local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as emergency medical services. Authorities systematically cleared the building and determined there was no ongoing threat.

Investigators discovered two deceased individuals at the scene: a 94-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man, both with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Police said the man had been visiting the woman at the facility. During the visit, he shot the woman before turning the gun on himself.

The Rochester Police Department's Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating and urges anyone with information to call 911, the Major Crimes Section at (585) 428-7157, Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300, or email [email protected].