Authorities are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home on Bennock Mill Road Sunday afternoon.
“Preliminary information indicates this incident appears to involve a double murder and suicide among three family members,” sheriff’s Chief of Staff Lewis Blanchard said Sunday evening. “There is no danger to the public at this time.”
According to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen, the Coroner’s Office responded to the scene at 656 Bennock Mill Road in reference to a death. Upon arrival, officials discovered three bodies inside the residence.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the 600 block of Bennock Mill Road around 1:04 p.m. for a welfare check. When officers entered the home, they found three individuals deceased.
The Coroner’s Office and the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene to begin their investigation. The identities of the victims have not been released, pending notification of family members.
Autopsies are scheduled through the Coroner’s Office.
Authorities say this remains an active investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
