San Diego family found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A family of three, including an 11-year-old girl, was discovered deceased inside their San Diego residence, valued at $1 million, on Wednesday morning. A worried neighbor had reported hearing “loud bangs” the previous night.

San Diego police arrived at the property on Boulder Lake Avenue in the Lake Murray area right before 8:20 a.m., after the neighbor observed that the girl had not gone to school, according to 10 News.

The neighbor, who had a key to the home for pet sitting, entered when her concern grew and made the shocking discovery.

Investigators assess the site of a potential murder-suicide in Lake Murray, San Diego. Authorities discovered two adults and a child who had died from gunshot wounds in response to a welfare check.

Authorities were notified when the neighbor observed the girl had not gone to school. 10 NEWS

The parents were found deceased in a bedroom, with their 11-year-old daughter in a different room, as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The concerned neighbor informed authorities of having heard “loud bangs” the prior night. Police confirmed to CBS 8 that a firearm was involved in the fatalities.

Investigators are examining the incident as a potential murder-suicide, yet details concerning who fired the weapon or what led to this tragic event have not been disclosed.

Local authorities have stated that there is no current threat to the nearby community. The identities of the three deceased family members remain undisclosed.