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STOCKTON, Tooele County — Authorities have identified a man and woman who died after an apparent murder-suicide Saturday evening.
Donald Day, 72, and Joyce Day, 68, died in the incident, according to the Tooele County Sheriff's Office.
Tooele County Dispatch said it received a call about 11:32 p.m. Saturday from Joyce Day saying her husband had been shot then disconnected the call. After unsuccessfully trying to call the woman back, police responded to 2481 Cedarline Loop, the residence associated with the woman's phone number.
Officials found two adults, later identified as husband and wife, dead in the home. Early indications suggest the woman shot her husband then took her own life, according to a statement from the Tooele County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation is ongoing, but officials say there is no threat to the public.
Contributing: Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com
Domestic violence resources
Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting:
- [Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: ](https://www.udvc.org/)Utah's confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
- YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600
- Utah's statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Suicide prevention resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-691-5433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Warning signs of suicide
- Talking about wanting to die
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.
Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
What to do if you see warning signs of suicide
- Do not leave the person alone
- Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
- Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional
Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
