California [US], February 15 (HBTV): An Indian-origin family of four was found dead in their apartment in California, United States.
This marks another unfortunate incident involving Indians or people of Indian origin living in the US in the past couple of weeks.
The family comprised four members, who have been identified as Anand Sujith Henry, his wife Alice Priyanka, and their twin children Noah and Neithan.
San Mateo police confirmed the death of the family on February 13.
The police had arrived for a welfare check but after receiving no response, they entered the house and located the bodies of the four deceased.
"San Mateo Police officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Alameda de las Pulgas on the report of a welfare check. After arriving officers were met with no response, they searched the perimeter of the home and did not see any signs of forced entry into the house. Finding an unlocked window, officers entered the home and located four people dead; 1 adult male, 1 adult female, and two children," the police statement read.
The police stated that the couple was found inside the bathroom with gunshot wounds, while the cause of death of the two children is being investigated.
"Tragically, the two children were found deceased inside a bedroom. Their cause of death is still under investigation. The male and female were located deceased from gunshot wounds inside a bathroom. A 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine were also found in the bathroom," the statement read.
However, the police also said that this appears to be an "isolated incident" with no danger to the public as the person responsible was located "within the home".
Further investigation is underway on the case, as detectives are working to gather evidence and speak to witnesses and family members, and determine a possible 'motive', the San Mateo Police added.
(ANI) This report is from a syndicated news feed. It has been edited for clarity.