In a shocking incident that has left an Oklahoma City community reeling, five individuals, three of them children, were found dead in what police believe to be a case of murder-suicide. The grim discovery was made by a family member who visited the home located near Melrose Lane and Rockwell late Wednesday night.
The victims included an adult woman and three children. A man, who is suspected to have shot himself, was initially taken to the hospital but did not survive. The man, who was the husband of the deceased woman, is believed to be the shooter.
The Oklahoma City Police Department, which responded to the incident around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, is leading the investigation. The police have not yet provided additional details about the case.
One of the children was found alive at the scene and was immediately rushed to a local hospital. Regrettably, the child did not survive due to the severity of their injuries. The crime scene was a flurry of activity as police officers and crime scene investigators moved in and out of the house, collecting evidence and trying to reconstruct the tragic events.
The investigation into this heartbreaking incident continues under the guidance of the Oklahoma City Police Department. As the community struggles to come to terms with this horrific event, the authorities are working tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims.