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Police: R. Gordon's dad strangled wife, shot self

Related Topics: Ryan Hunter-Reay, Robby Gordon

Police in the Southern California city of Orange say a man and a woman have been found dead inside a home, and the county coroner says the man was the father of former NASCAR racer Robby Gordon.

The Orange County coroner's office identified the deceased as 68-year-old Robert Gordon and 57-year-old Sharon Gordon, his wife.

Lt. Fred Lopez said officers discovered the bodies in an upscale suburban neighborhood after receiving a 911 call Wednesday afternoon.

Officials say a weapon was found at the scene, and police do not believe a suspect is at large.