In a tragic incident, a physician and his spouse were fatally shot outside their home in California over the weekend, as reported by officials.

Identified as Eric and Vicki Cordes, the couple was discovered with gunshot wounds in the driveway of their residence in Simi Valley, according to a report by FOX 11 Los Angeles. The discovery was made around midday on Sunday.

Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their wounds.

Eric Cordes was a certified radiologist associated with Adventist Health Simi Valley.

The Simi Valley authorities are actively investigating the case following the discovery of Eric and Vicki Cordes shot in their driveway on Sunday. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Witnesses told FOX 11 that the shooting happened fast and that the suspect drove off after opening fire.

Hours after the shooting, officials found a charred vehicle and a body in Chino, California, over 60 miles away from Simi Valley.

The body and car were found in Ruben S. Ayala Park. Officials believe that the person in the car committed suicide, and that there may be a connection between the two scenes.

Speaking to FOX 11, Sgt. Rick Morton of the Simi Valley Police Department said that it’s rare for double homicides to happen in the city.

Witnesses told FOX 11 that the suspect opened fire quickly before speeding away from the Cordes residence. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

“We do believe the victims were targeted,” said Morton.

“We’ll have more information on that as the investigation proceeds further.” 

In a statement obtained by FOX 11, Adventist Health Simi Valley said that it was “heartbroken by the tragic deaths” and called Eric Cordes a “highly respected” and “beloved” physician.

The Simi Valley Police Department is actively investigating the incident. (Google Maps)

Fox News Digital reached out to the Simi Valley Police Department and Adventist Health Simi Valley for additional comment.