Image: IANSIn a suspected case of double suicide-murder, an Indian family of three, including their six-year-old child, has been found dead in their home in US state of Maryland, police said.The victims were identified as 37-year-old Yogesh H Nagarajappa, his 37-year-old wife Prathiba Y Amarnath and their six-year-old child Yash Honnal from Towson, reported local media on Aug 20.Police suspect that Yogesh killed his wife and child before killing himself.“Based on the initial investigation, this incident is believed to be a double murder-suicide that suspect Yogesh H Nagarajappa committed,” Baltimore County Police spokesperson had said on Aug 19.“Each appeared to suffer from an apparent gunshot wound,” he added.The police reached after they were called by the family's friends and conducted an “urgent welfare check”.The investigation is still ongoing“I am heartbroken and deeply saddened for the innocent victims whose lives were cut short by this horrific act. We will do everything possible to assist family and community members following this tragic incident,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr said in a statement released on Aug 19.Police said that the homicide unit is continuing with its investigation into the incident and they will release more information as the probe progresses.Meanwhile, an autopsy would be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to determine the manner and cause of death, local media reported.The family was reportedly last seen alive on the evening of Aug 15, according to the police.(Source: IANS)-Edited for styleFor more such updates and news on the go, follow us onInstagram | YouTube | Facebook