5 Dead, Including 2 Children, in Murder-Suicide at Apartment Complex in Atlanta: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

Dekalb Police.Photo:Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via AP

Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via AP

Five people have been killed in a murder-suicide in Atlanta, according to multiple reports.

Police went to check on the apartment building after being called about a welfare check, Atlanta News First reported.

The adult victims were identified as a 43-year-old woman, a 32-year-old ma and a 26-year-old woman, the outlets said. Their names have not yet been released.

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Police are investigating the incident as a domestic-related murder-suicide, per Fox 5 Atlanta, Atlanta News First and 11 Alive.

This investigation is still developing and is ongoing at this time.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

source: people.com