From the Plymouth County (MA) District Attorney's Office: 

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary Lyons announced that two people were found dead today in their home in Mattapoisett.  At approximately 2:09 p.m. Thursday, Mattapoisett Police received a call reporting that two people were found dead at 6 Tallman Street, Mattapoisett.  Upon arrival at that address, Mattapoisett Officers entered the home and found two people deceased inside.  The scene was secured and State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office were notified and responded to the scene.

At this point investigators have confirmed that 74 year old Shirley Battistelli, and her husband, 78 year old Joseph Battistelli,  were found dead inside of their home at 6 Tallman Street. Shirley Battistelli was found on the first floor of the home.  Joseph Battistelli was found in the basement. He appeared to have hung himself and to have suffered a gunshot wound.  There was no sign of forced entry.  Autopsies will be conducted by the office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause and manner of the deaths. The case remains under investigation by the State Police Detectives assigned to the Office of District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and the Mattapoisett Police.  Investigators do not believe that there is a threat to the general public.

No further information is being released at this time and no further comment will be made.