A man and a woman in their forties were found dead by gunfire on Tuesday at their home in Loire-Authion (Maine-et-Loire) The couple's two children, a 19-year-old young man and 12- year-old girl, were taken into care. According to the Angers prosecutor, the couple was experiencing difficulties, but they had never had any dealings with the law.

The facts allegedly occurred after their daughter left for school. No complaints of violence had been filed.