An Indian-American family of four, including two children, was found dead inside their residence in San Mateo, California, on February 13, police said.
In a statement, the San Mateo Police Department said two of the victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds, while the cause of death for the other two remains undetermined. The victims have been identified as Anand Sujith Henry (42), his wife Alice Priyanka (40), and their twin children.
UPDATE (2/13/24 at 1:15pm): SMPD Continues Death Investigation of Four People. Refer to https://t.co/TIlKNCDvgk for updated information.— San Mateo Police Department (@SanMateoPD) February 13, 2024
‘Cause under investigation’
“Tragically, the two children were found deceased inside a bedroom. Their cause of death is still under investigation. The male and female were located deceased from gunshot wounds inside a bathroom. A 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine were also found in the bathroom,” the San Mateo Police said. While initial suspicions pointed to carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities found no evidence of gas leakage or faulty appliances in the home.
The Indian-American couple were reportedly IT professionals. Anand worked as a software engineer, while Alice served as a senior analyst, who moved to San Mateo County two years ago. Media reports said the Indian mission in the country has extended consular assistance to the family’s relatives in India. This incident adds to a series of unfortunate events involving Indian students in the country. Last week, Purdue University student Sameer Kamath was discovered deceased in Warren County.
San Mateo Police Department representative Jerami Surratt told NBC that they received a call seeking a welfare check on the family. However, the cops did not find any signs of a forced entry and later found the four dead inside. He said the investigation is ongoing and the cause of the deaths is yet to be ascertained. As the probe continues, US authorities are awaiting autopsy results and forensic analysis. “This investigation continues as detectives work to gather evidence, speak to witnesses and family members, and determine a possible motive,” police said.
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