Last week, Maryland authorities discovered the bodies of a family of five inside a home in Elk Mills.
According to a statement from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, a man called 911 on Friday at 9:19 a.m. to report that three children and a female had been shot and were deceased.
The 911 call was traced to the Elk Mills residence, and dispatchers called the number several times, getting no answer.
Officers arrived at the home at approximately 9:29 a.m. and observed an unresponsive subject inside of the detached garage.
The officers then made entry into the residence, where they ultimately discovered five deceased subjects in various locations, in the home and detached garage.
“All of the deceased appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds,” the statement continues. “A semi-automatic handgun was located near the deceased adult male.”
On Saturday, officials identified the victims as Marcus Edward Milligan, 39, his wife, Tara Devina Ricker Milligan, 37, and their three children: 14-year-old Teresa Milligan, Nora Milligan, 11, and Finn Milligan, who was 8.
Investigators have yet to speculate on a possible motive or identify Marcus Edward Milligan as the 911 caller.
However, officers did note that they had found a semi-automatic gun next to his body. They believe he killed his family before turning the weapon on himself. All five victims died from single gunshot wounds.
“It’s a horrific day, and I know everybody’s prayers are appreciated,” Sheriff Scott Adams told reporters on Friday. “My phone hasn’t stopped ringing from people concerned about this and upset about this.”
God help us!
What is happening to people in this country?
Everyday you read of a tragedy such as this one.
What would possess a man to kill his beautiful
children and his wife? Rest In Peace Dear Children 🙏
I wish theses Biden voters would just kill themselves, and leave others alone!