Couple, young son dead in apparent Towson double murder-suicide
BALTIMORE -- A married couple and their 6-year-old son were found dead inside a home in an apparent double murder-suicide in Towson, Baltimore County Police said.
They were found dead inside a home in the 1000 block of Kenilworth Drive Friday afternoon.
At approximately 12 p.m., on Friday, August 18, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Kenilworth Dr. for a check on welfare call. Once on scene, officers discovered two adults and one child deceased inside the home. pic.twitter.com/EmMCPlzvWq
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After gaining access to the home during a welfare check, police found 37-year-old Prathiba Y. Amarnath, 37-year-old Yogesh H. Nagarajappa and 6-year-old Yash Honnal with gunshot wounds, according to police.
#BREAKING: Baltimore County Police say 3 people were found dead inside a home on Kenilworth Dr. near Marleigh Circ.
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A spokesperson said no suspects are being searched for… Detectives are working to notify family before more details are released.
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Police said on Saturday that the shooting is believed to have been a double murder suicide committed by Nagarajappa.
Police say the Chief Medical Officer will examine the bodies to determine the cause of death.
The family was last seen alive Tuesday evening, according to police.
A portion of Kenilworth Drive in Towson was closed for the investigation Friday afternoon but has since been reopened.
Police say there is no threat to the surrounding communities.
"I am heartbroken and deeply saddened for the innocent victims whose lives were cut short by this horrific act," Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olzewski said.
Olzewski added that his department will "do everything possible to assist family and community members following this tragic incident."
County officials reminded residents about available mental health resources in Baltimore County.
"We encourage anyone experiencing a mental health crisis to call 988 and talk with trained mental health professionals who can connect those in distress with the resources they need," officials said.