Double Murder-Suicide Kills 3 Family Members In Augusta: Report

AUGUSTA, GA — Three family members are dead after an apparent double murder-suicide Sunday in the 600 block of Bennock Mill Road in Augusta, WFXG reported.

Richmond County deputies responded around 1:30 p.m. to the incident, which claimed the lives of three people, the news outlet reported. They were not identified.

The manner of death was not revealed, and a motive is unknown.

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This came a day after a 9-year-old girl witnessed a deadly shooting that killed a woman at a Flowery Branch home, Hall County authorities said. A man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the basement, they added.

The sheriff's office said is investigating the case as a murder-suicide.

If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, there are resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 988. The Crisis Text Line can provide support through text messages by texting "HOME" to 741741.