2 Dead In San Clemente Boutique Shooting

SAN CLEMENTE (CBSLA.com) — Two people were fatally shot inside a clothing boutique in downtown San Clemente Saturday in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

Deputies were sent to Bliss Boutique, located in the 100 block of Avenida Del Mar, shortly before 2 p.m. following reports of a shooting.

An adult male and female were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi.

Witnesses told CBS2's Brittney Hopper that they heard a number of shots ring out.

A spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's Department said responding deputies were contacted by an employee of the boutique who indicated a shooting was occurring inside the business.

The sheriff's SWAT team and Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) were requested.

Deputies assigned to the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) made entry and discovered the bodies.

Investigators suspect the deceased male.

A handgun was recovered from the scene.

Friends identified the shooting victim as the boutique owner.

The identities of the deceased were not immediately released by authorities pending official confirmation and next of kin notification.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the OCSD at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or via the Crime Stoppers website.