Spring Hill, Florida – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that a Spring Hill man killed himself after killing his wife.

According to an HCSO statement, deputies responded to a residence on Philatelic Drive in Spring Hill for a shooting around 6:25 a.m. on January 27, 2025.

HCSO says a witness living at the residence advised that Bryan Guthrie and his wife, Pattie Guthrie, were initially involved in a verbal altercation.

As the witness was fleeing the home, she reportedly heard a single gunshot wound. Police say the witness ran back inside and saw Pattie Guthrie lying on the floor bleeding.

The witness fled and called 911. HCSO says deputies forced entry into the home and found Pattie Guthrie lying on the floor just outside the master bedroom.

The victim suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Deputies found Bryan Guthrie lying on the floor of the master bedroom near a handgun.

HCSO says he also suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities believe the couple’s argument escalated to the point of Bryan fatally shooting his wife. Then, he allegedly killed himself.