California radiologist, wife fatally shot in driveway by son, police say

( ABC )

The son of a California radiologist has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of his father and stepmother at their Simi Valley home.

Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and his wife, Vicki, 66, were shot multiple times in their open garage on Sunday shortly after 12 p.m. local time. The victims were taken to a local hospital and later died of their injuries, the Simi Valley Police Department told ABC News.

Keith Cordes, 37, allegedly shot the couple multiple times before fleeing the scene in a car to the city of Chino, police said. He then reportedly set the car on fire before fatally shooting himself, police said.

The San Bernardino County Medical Examiner's Office was able to confirm the remains in the car set ablaze as Keith Cordes on Tuesday, police said.

"Dr. Eric Cordes was a brilliant, hard working doctor, and a respected colleague. He served the Simi Valley community and surrounding areas throughout his entire 30 plus year career. His tragic passing will leave a huge hole that will take a long time to fill," Focus Medical Imaging said.

Adventist Health Simi Valley, where he also worked, called the couple’s killing a "shocking loss."

"The Adventist Health Simi Valley community is heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our longtime colleague, Dr. Eric Cordes, and his wife, Vicki. Dr. Cordes was a highly respected, board-certified radiologist and beloved physician who served this community with compassion and excellence for nearly 30 years," the hospital told ABC News in a statement.