SILVER SPRING, MD. — Five family members have been involved in a grisly murder-suicide that claimed the lives of at least two victims.
A 57-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. The three other people also inside the residence, including two children and a 22-year-old woman, were transported with critical injuries.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a murder-suicide involving five family members that happened early Monday morning in the Colesville area of Silver Spring, Maryland. Just after midnight, officers received a 911 call from inside a home on Amberleigh Drive just off New Hampshire Avenue.
“They made entry in the home and located five individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,” said Police Capt. Paul Starks.
“We believe that all the violence was contained within the home and we are not looking for a suspect.” source
“Detectives are investigating the shooting as a domestic-related murder-suicide,” said Starks. “We hope to confirm more later today.”
This is a developing story. Check back as more information becomes available.
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