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Five people shot and killed in apparent murder-suicide, Georgia police say

Five people shot and killed in apparent murder-suicide, Georgia police say

Summary

Five family members were shot and killed at a home in Douglas, Georgia, in what police say appears to be a murder-suicide. Police are still investigating the details, and have asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.

Key Facts

  • Five people, all family members, died from gunshot wounds at a house in Douglas, Georgia.
  • Police arrived after reports of an active shooter and found four adults dead; one more victim died later in the hospital.
  • One victim made the first emergency call to police during the shooting.
  • Earlier that day, a woman called police reporting her husband’s smoking was harming her; she was taken to a medical center.
  • Police have not shared who fired the shots or specific details as the investigation continues.
  • This is the second murder-suicide incident in Douglas in three months.
  • City officials reminded the public to avoid speculation and respect the family’s privacy.
  • A separate family shooting and murder-suicide also occurred recently in Pennsylvania.
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