Authorities in Auckland, New Zealand, are investigating the deaths of three family members found at a residence in the city’s Papatoetoe suburb. Police responded to a call shortly before 6:40 p.m. local time on Thursday after reports of a deceased person at a home on Cambridge Terrace.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three individuals inside the property, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Inspector Karen Bright of the Counties Manukau Criminal Investigation Branch confirmed that there is no perceived threat to the wider public in connection with the incident.
An examination of the scene is ongoing as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Meanwhile, police are offering support to the victims’ family and neighbors affected by the situation. No further details regarding the identities of the deceased or the cause of death have been released.
