IRVINE – The bodies of a man and woman found Wednesday in the exclusive Turtle Rock neighborhood were likely the result of a murder-suicide involving a mother and son, police said on Thursday.

“Evidence at the scene suggests that the son shot his mother, and then turned the gun on himself,” Commander Mike Hallinan said.

The pair were identified as Polly Chao Yau, 64, and her son Ryan Cj Yau, 27.

Detectives found a handgun in the house where the incident occurred and continued investigating the events that led up to the deaths. Investigators did not release more details about the pair or a possible motive.

Police ask that anyone with information about the incident call Detective Gavin Hudson at 949-724-7168 or email him at ghadson@cityofirvine.org.

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