Five people were shot dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a residence in Georgia on Friday, October 9, authorities said. The victims have been identified as family members who lived at the home in Douglas, a city in south Georgia .
They found four deceased adults inside the home, while a fifth person was transported to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. It remains unclear who opened fire. EMS then transported her to a local medical center. Police have not shared any additional information, citing the ongoing investigation.
After one of the victims placed the initial emergency call on the day of the tragedy, officers responded to reports of an active shooter, Brannen Pruette, the Douglas police chief, said at a Saturday news conference, per The Guardian. Hours before the shooting, a female victim called police and alleged that her husband was “killing her” with his smoking. In a similar tragedy, nine people were killed – including two children and a pregnant woman – when a gunman opened fire in a suspected murder-suicide at a Pennsylvania home on Friday night, officials said, per the New York Post.
“We recognize the profound impact this loss has on those closest to the victims in our community.
We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family and allow them the time and space they need to grieve,” Pruette said.
