New Hampshire family of four found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Four members of a New Hampshire family were found dead inside their Madbury home in an apparent murdersuicide, authorities said, and a third child, a toddler who survived, was found unharmed. A 911 call reporting multiple deaths led state and local police to the Moharimet Drive residence Monday evening. Investigators say the event is being treated as a potential murdersuicide, with autopsies planned for the following day and notifications of next of kin pending.

Names released by the state attorney general’s office identified the deceased as Emily Long, 34; Ryan Long, 48; their son Parker Long, 8; and their daughter Ryan Long, 6. A third child, a 3-year-old, was discovered alive and unharmed inside the home and is in the custody of family while the investigation continues. Officials stressed there is no known threat to the public at this time.

Authorities described the deaths as resulting from gunshot wounds, and the three deceased members of the family were pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies were scheduled to be conducted to determine precise causes and manners of death, as part of the ongoing inquiry. The investigation remains active as detectives review what occurred in...