3 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Scottsdale home

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) -- A tragic incident in Scottsdale has left three people dead following an apparent murder-suicide near the Talking Stick Pavilions shopping center. Police received a call for a welfare check at a residence located by Indian Bend Road and Via de La Sendero around 3 p.m. on Wednesday after a concerned coworker reported that they could not reach their employee.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with individuals inside the home but were unsuccessful. They conducted a perimeter check, which led them to discover two bodies inside the house, and a third person was found dead in a separate room. All three victims had sustained gunshot wounds.

Detectives and crime scene investigators remained at the scene late into Wednesday night to gather evidence related to the incident. The Scottsdale police issued a statement the following day, confirming that they were not looking for any suspects or leads, indicating that the situation appeared to be contained.

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner has been tasked with determining the cause of death for all three individuals involved. Currently, no further details have been released, including the identities of the victims.

Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of community awareness and support during such tragic events, as they work to process the investigation and offer assistance to those affected.