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UPDATE: Omaha Police identify 2 people killed in shooting near cemetery

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UPDATE 06/22/23

Omaha Police have released the cause of death and identities of the two people found dead in a vehicle at Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery on Wednesday.

Fifty-year-old Joseph Cheloha and 81-year-old Josephine Cheloha both had gunshot wounds.

Police believe that Joseph shot Josephine before shooting himself. Two handguns and a suicide note were also found in the vehicle.

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Omaha Police are investigating the deaths of two people found in a vehicle at the Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery off of 50th and Center Street on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were called to the scene for an initial report of a shooting just after 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, the bodies of an adult male and female were discovered.

Police are continuing to investigate and told 3 News Now that there is no danger or existing threat to the public.

Cemetery employees are being interviewed and officers will be processing the scene for several hours, but there is no disruption to street traffic.

This is a developing story.

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