Hervey Bay murder suicide: Man and woman found dead in a unit

An elderly man and woman have died in a suspected suicide killing.

Police were called to a unit in Urangan, in Queensland's Hervey Bay region, on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check.

Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of the home's residents, a 70-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman inside the unit.

The police assume that the man and woman knew each other and that there is no threat to the community.

A crime scene was established at the King Street address, with investigators and forensic police remaining at the scene on Wednesday.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen anything or has relevant information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

More to come.