On Tuesday, a tragic incident unfolded in Utah where authorities discovered the bodies of five family members, including three children, in their home. In addition, a 17-year-old was taken to a hospital due to a gunshot injury, as reported by local law enforcement.

The deceased individuals were identified as two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls, aged 9 and 2, according to Roxeanne Vainuku, spokesperson for the West Valley City Police Department. While the precise causes of death remain unknown at this time, the grim situation has left the community in shock.

The unsettling scene was located in West Valley City, situated approximately 9 miles (around 14 kilometers) southwest of Salt Lake City. The injured teenager was found in the garage, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

“This is absolutely horrific. Such an event will undoubtedly weigh heavily on the investigators involved,” Vainuku expressed during a news conference held later in the evening.

Authorities are currently operating under the belief that there is no ongoing threat to the public, stating that the incident appears to have been confined to that specific residence. Vainuku mentioned that gaining information from the injured teenager remains challenging due to his hospitalization status.

The situation began to unfold when a family member reached out to the police on Monday after being unable to make contact with the 38-year-old woman residing in the home. The officers initially responded but received no answer at the property.

The police returned to the home on Tuesday afternoon following another report from the same relative who had discovered the injured teenager in the garage.

Ongoing investigations are being conducted within the house, and law enforcement is actively engaging with neighbors while seeking evidence from local surveillance sources, including doorbell cameras, Vainuku noted.