A tragic incident has claimed the life of a TV sports reporter in what authorities suspect to be a “murder-suicide.”

Christina Chambers was discovered deceased in her residence in Alabama on December 16, according to a report from her former employer, WBRC.

This discovery followed an announcement from the Hoover Police Department, which reported that a family member found two individuals unresponsive at the home, as detailed in a press release issued by their public information officer (PIO).

Upon arrival, emergency personnel confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman at the scene, both victims of gunshot wounds. Investigators are treating the case as a suspected “murder-suicide,” according to the PIO. A three-year-old child was also found at the residence but was unharmed.

The public information officer from the Hoover Police Department was unable to verify the identities of the deceased when inquiries were made.

For now, the husband’s name is not being shared by local outlets, including Chambers’ former employers. 

“She was one of the sweetest, most loving people that I know. She was relentless with running, loving her son, and loving life,” WBRC 6 News anchor Jeh Jeh Pruitt said in a statement. “I am glad I got a chance to hug and tell her I love her a week ago at the Super 7. I am so sorry for her family, the Chambers and Thompson Families, and her WBRC Family.”

Recently, Chambers had been working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, teaching broadcast journalism at Thompson High School, and reporting on the sidelines for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). 

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Christina, especially her three-year old son, and her extended family of TV friends and viewers across the state,” AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon said in a statement. “Her contributions to the success of  the AHSAA TV Network and her passion for teaching broadcasting to students will be long lasting. We considered her an important member of our AHSAA family.”

“As a beloved member of the Warrior Nation Network, Christina brought her deep knowledge and love of sports reporting to Friday nights, leaving a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and viewers alike,” Superintendent for Alabaster City Schools Dr. Wayne Vickers shared, per WBRC. “She was a cherished part of the Warrior family, and we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all who are grieving this profound loss.”