The identities and causes of death of the five people found dead inside a Lake Station, Indiana home were revealed Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
According to the Lake County Coroner's Office, all five individuals died of gunshot wounds. They were identified as:
- Briana Payne, 27
- Alayna Payne, 4
- Ava Payne, 6
- Aurorah Payne, 7
- Robert Payne, 31
Authorities determined the deaths of the three children and Briana Payne to be homicides, while Robert Payne's death was ruled a suicide.
The bodies were discovered Friday afternoon after police responded to a welfare check.
At around 2:44 p.m., officers with the Lake Station Police Department were called to the 6700 block of 9th Avenue in the Mansard Du Lac Manufactured Home Community regarding a welfare check, police stated.
Officers entered the home after obtaining a search warrant and located five people who were deceased.
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Police said the incident is believed to be isolated - with no ongoing threat to the public.
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