Authorities in Chester County, Pennsylvania are investigating a possible double murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a child and two adults.
The discovery was made Monday morning inside a Kennett Square home on Federal Walk.
According to East Marlborough Township police, officers discovered the bodies of a 55-year-old man, a 50-year-old woman, and their 12-year-old child who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Who fired the fatal gunshots is unknown.
Numerous cartridge casings were discovered on the scene. According to investigators, a semi-automatic handgun was discovered on the floor near the male.
“This is an inconceivable tragedy for the victims’ family, their loved ones, and our community. You have my deepest sympathy. We will use all our resources to determine why this heartbreaking and senseless incident happened. This is an ongoing investigation and we will update the public as soon as possible,” said Chester County DA Deb Ryan.
They didn’t want to talk on camera, but one neighbor believed there was tension between the couple. The members of the family have not been identified.
