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Authorities probe death of man and woman on Navajo Nation

Federal and tribal authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman on the Navajo Nation.

The couple were found dead in a car near Prewitt, New Mexico. They suffered gunshot wounds, according to news reports.

Authorities aren't ruling out a murder-suicide, according to news reports.

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New Mexico couple found dead from gunshot wounds (AP 2/9)
Couple found shot in car (KRQE 2/9)
2 bodies found in northwest NM (KOB 2/10)

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