Authorities in Lehigh County believe a murder-suicide that occurred in Bethlehem on Monday is likely linked to a disagreement over a woman, according to police.
The initial discovery was made Monday morning at a residence in the 1900 block of Bayard Street, where authorities were called to check on the well-being of 33-year-old John Schmook. Police found Schmook had been shot to death at the property, according to The Morning Call.
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During the course of the investigation, police reportedly learned that Schmook had a roommate who was missing along with his vehicle, Bethlehem police chief Mark DeLuzio said.
A manhunt for the roommate, identified as 30-year-old Sean Ferry, led investigators to an apartment at 444 W. Third St. Ferry's body was found there and police determined he had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
On Tuesday, authorities said the violence appears to have stemmed from a relationship both men had with a woman, according to Lehigh Valley Live. Ferry's body reportedly was found in the lobby of the apartment building where the woman resided. He posted a message on the woman's door before taking his life, police said.
Authorities said the woman was not physically harmed in the incident. .
An investigation remains ongoing and there are no other suspects involved in the case at this time.