KINGSTON – A 69-year-old Phoenicia man shot and killed his 68-year-old partner before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot, State Police said.

The incident occurred in the early evening of November 11; however, State Police did not release the information until this Monday, November 17.

The two victims, Deborah Warren and Mark Braman, were located in their residence on Highview Road in the Town of Shandaken.

One source who knew the couple suggested Braman took Warren’s life because she was suffering from a medical condition.

State Police were assisted by Shandaken Town Police.

The investigation is continuing. Police said there is no threat to the public.

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