On February 13, police reported that an Indian-American family of four—two of whom were children—was discovered dead inside their San Mateo, California, home.
The San Mateo Police Department said in a statement that two of the victims died from gunshot wounds, and the cause of death for the other two is still unknown. Anand Sujith Henry (42), his wife Alice Priyanka (40), and their twin children have been identified as the victims belonged to Kerela, India.
The police is investigating the incident.
The two kids were tragically discovered dead inside a bedroom. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of their death. Inside a lavatory, the male and female were found dead from gunshot wounds. In the lavatory, the San Mateo Police also discovered a loaded magazine and a 9mm handgun. Authorities discovered no evidence of a gas leak or malfunctioning appliances in the house, despite their initial suspicions that the resident had suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to reports, the Indian-American couple worked in IT. Anand was a software engineer, and Alice, who moved to San Mateo County two years ago, was a senior analyst. The family’s relatives in India have reportedly received legal help from the Indian mission in the nation, according to media reports. This incident is one more regrettable instance involving Indian students in the nation. The body of Purdue University student Sameer Kamath was found in Warren County last week.
Representative Jerami Surratt of the San Mateo Police Department said that they received a call asking for the family’s welfare to be checked on. The four bodies were discovered inside, but the police did not discover any indications of a forced entry. He said that the cause of the deaths has not yet been determined and that the investigation is still ongoing. US authorities are awaiting forensic analysis and autopsy results as the investigation progresses. Police stated, “Investigators are still working to gather evidence, talk to witnesses and family members, and determine a possible motive.”
by Swapnil Angel Samad