Las Vegas Father Kills Mother in Tragic Murder-Suicide Leaving Two Girls Orphaned

Two young girls in Las Vegas returned home from school to discover both of their parents dead in an apparent murder-suicide, according to local law enforcement reports.

Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to the residence following the grim discovery. Investigators determined that the father shot and killed the mother before turning the gun on himself.

The identities of the parents have not been publicly released by authorities pending notification of next of kin. The two daughters, whose exact ages were not immediately disclosed by investigators, are now in the care of relatives and local child protective services.

Local law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Anyone affected by domestic violence or experiencing a mental health crisis can reach support services by calling or texting 988.