Four dead including two children found in Gy, a triple murder followed by suicide
Four bodies, including those of two young children, were discovered in the village of Gy in Haute-Saône. A triple family murder followed by a suicide is being considered.
Family tragedy in Gy: four bodies discovered, including two children
Four bodies have been found in the village of Gy, in Haute-Saône, according to Google News LU FR, which relays several regional media outlets including Le Dauphiné Libéré and France 3 Régions. Among the victims are two young children. Village residents expressed their shock at what many describe as "horror".
Initial information suggests a triple family murder followed by a suicide. A hunting rifle was reportedly used and a scene was allegedly filmed, according to France 3 Régions. Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
L'Est Républicain reports widespread "shock and confusion" in the municipality following the discovery of the bodies. The village of Gy, the canton seat of Haute-Saône, has a population of a few thousand; a tragedy of this scale is unprecedented there according to testimony gathered by local press.
Authorities have not yet officially communicated about the identity of the victims or the precise profile of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Several national media outlets, including Le Figaro and Orange Actualités, included this incident among major news stories on Thursday, 3 September.
Source: Google News LU FR