Fremont Mom Killed 2 Young Kids Before Taking Own Life: Police

FREMONT, CA — Three people found dead in a Fremont apartment on Monday were the victims of a murder-suicide, and the young children's mother is believed to have killed them before taking her own life, the Fremont Police Department announced Tuesday.

Police responded to the 40000 block of Inglewood Common to investigate the death of three people just after 1 p.m. and upon their arrival discovered two young juveniles and their adult mother deceased inside their apartment.

"The initial investigation leads detectives to believe this event was a murder-suicide and not committed at the hands of another," Fremont Police said in a Nixle alert. "Investigators located a knife from the scene, but we will wait for the results of the pending autopsy by the Alameda County Coroner and all investigative reports to be concluded before making an official determination of its relevance."

In the alert, police said that a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year old girl were both killed in the incident which allegedly ended with the mother taking her own life.

"Out of respect for the family, the Fremont Police Department will not release or confirm the identity of the involved parties at this time," the alert said.

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Police Chief Sean Washington said that his department offers "our sincerest condolences" to the family and friends impacted by the tragedy.

"Loss of life is always difficult, especially when the loss involves children," Washington said. "The family is in need of ongoing support and I thank our community for coming together during this difficult time.

"This was one of the most difficult calls for service that Fremont has experienced in recent years and many of our officers and firefighters are experiencing their own sense of loss and sorrow," Washington said. "As an organization, we will continue to thoroughly investigate this delicate case, while offering support and providing compassionate service."

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling 988. Its website also offers numerous services, including a live chat.