Kids Last Seen Friday Found in 'Absolute Horrible Tragedy'

3 children among 7 people found dead in home in Moorhead, Minn., with no info yet on how they died
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Dec 20, 2021 10:50 AM CST
3 Children Among 7 People Found Dead in Minn. Home
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Authorities said Sunday that the bodies of seven people were discovered inside a twin home in a northwestern Minnesota city, but they didn't say how they died. Police said the victims included four adults and three children. They were found just before 8pm Saturday by family members conducting a welfare check at the home in Moorhead. Those family members called police, per the AP. There were no signs of violence or forced entry into the residence, police said. Authorities aren't actively seeking any suspects.

"This is an absolute horrible tragedy, made even more poignant since it is close to the holidays," Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson wrote in a statement sent to the Star Tribune. "My heart aches for the family and friends who received this devastating news over the weekend. Our community mourns with them during this heartbreaking time." The bodies were taken to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office in St. Paul, where autopsies will be conducted.

Neighbors said the children were last seen Friday, KFGO radio reported. The Moorhead Area School District has been provided information about the victims to help prepare for student assistance, police said. Moorhead Police Capt. Deric Swanson said the investigation is still active and that further information, including the cause of deaths and identification of the victims, will be released later.

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