Four Dead in Georgia Family Shooting, Suspect in Critical Condition
Four members of an Indian-origin family were found dead in their Georgia home in a suspected domestic shooting. A fifth family member, identified as the suspect, is in critical condition after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Key Takeaways
- Four family members were found deceased in their Lawrenceville, Georgia home.
- The suspect, 56-year-old Laxman Sunkara, is hospitalized in critical condition.
- Two children hid in a closet during the incident and called 911; they were unharmed.
- Police are investigating the case as a domestic shooting.
Victims and Suspect Identified
The Gwinnett County Police Department has identified the victims as 54-year-old Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 56-year-old Padma Sunkara, 28-year-old Anuradha Sunkara, and 25-year-old Goutham Sunkara.
The suspect is 56-year-old Laxman Sunkara, who was found with a gunshot wound at the scene. Authorities believe he shot his family members before turning the gun on himself.
Critical 911 Call from Hiding Children
Police responded to the home on Brook Ivy Court in unincorporated Lawrenceville around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday after a child called 911. The young caller reported hearing gunshots and said they were hiding in a closet with a sibling.
Officers arrived to find the four deceased victims and the injured suspect. The two children were unharmed and are now with other family members.
Investigation and Community Impact
The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. The tragic incident has deeply affected the local Indian community in Georgia.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting.
