Five Arkansas family members found dead in Christmas tragedy: authorities
An investigation was underway, the Pope County Sheriff’s Office said
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Five people were found dead around 5 p.m. on Christmas Day in Atkins, Ark., Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones confirmed Saturday.
Deputies responded to a home for a possible homicide and discovered five deceased females - two adults and three children - who are believed to be family members.
Their ages ranged from 8 to 50 years old. It's unclear how they were killed, but Jones said some are believed to have died from gunshot wounds.
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"At this time, we believe this is an isolated incident, and do not feel that there is any continued danger to the local public," Jones said at a press conference Saturday.
Authorities do not have a suspect right now.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}No further information was immediately available. An investigation was underway, the sheriff’s office said.
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Atkins, a city of about 3,000 residents, is 66 miles northwest of Little Rock.
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