RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — A quiet northern California neighborhood was shaken after sheriff’s deputies discovered four members of a family dead inside their home in an apparent murder-suicide. The grim discovery came after a 911 caller reported gunfire and warned that the residence was set with dangerous traps, officials confirmed.
Disturbing 911 Call Leads Officers to Scene
Authorities were dispatched Tuesday morning to a house on Mill Water Circle in Rancho Cordova following reports of shots fired. Deputies say the first call to 911 came from a man inside the home, who claimed he had fired a weapon and told dispatchers that the property was rigged with booby traps. Law enforcement deployed a drone to assess the situation before entering, later finding all four individuals dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Victims Identified; Investigation Underway
The victims included a 58-year-old man, a 49-year-old woman, and two children aged 13 and 11. Officials believe the male caller was responsible for the deaths of his family members and then took his own life. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragedy, which has left the community reeling.
Community Reacts to Unthinkable Loss
Neighbors described the area as typically calm and peaceful, expressing disbelief at the violent incident. Authorities have urged locals to stay supportive and vigilant while the investigation progresses. No further threat to public safety has been indicated, and investigations are focusing on piecing together the events leading up to the deadly scene.
