Racine police: Man, woman dead in murder-suicide; child sought neighbor for help

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A man and woman are dead in what Racine police say was a murder-suicide. 

Authorities say on Aug. 11, near Drexel Avenue and Gillen Street, a 3-year-old child ran to a neighbor seeking help. 

According to police, officers entered the home where the child came from and located a 29-year-old woman and 30-year-old man deceased. 

Authorities identified the deceased as Cassandra Sims and Deandre Martin. 

Investigators determined Sims was shot and killed by Martin, and then Martin turned the gun on himself.

If you or a loved one are in an abusive relationship there are resources to help. You are not alone. The Women’s Resource Center of Racine can be contacted at 262-633-3233 and the national Domestic Abuse Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. The Racine Police Department can be contacted at 262-886-2300 or by calling 9-1-1.