Phoenix Police detail the death of a family
Phoenix Police Sgt. Melissa Soliz provided details on a family of five being found dead in their home on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 16. First responders first arrived to the home after reports of a gas leak and unresponsive person.
PHOENIX – A family of five was found dead inside a north Phoenix home Wednesday morning, police confirmed, and it’s being investigated as a homicide.
Phoenix Fire hazmat crews responded to a home near 7th Avenue and Northern because of a reported “hazardous situation” and a possible unresponsive person just after 8 a.m. on Nov. 16.
Two adults and 3 kids were found dead inside with obvious signs of trauma, says Phoenix Police Sgt. Melissa Soliz, adding that a suspect isn’t believed to be on the loose.
It’s not clear what led up to the family being killed.
Southwest Gas turned off the gas to the house as a precaution and later said that crews did find a presence of gas, which made it a bit difficult for first responders to investigate the scene right away.
Numerous ambulances and police vehicles were outside the home, but no other details about the situation were confirmed.
No names were released.
The investigation is continuing throughout the day.
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