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The small town of Enoch City in the US state of Utah is in shock. A family of eight was found dead in an apartment building.
The residents of the small town of Enoch City in the US state of Utah are in shock. A family of eight is dead. Five minors, three adults, all have gunshot wounds. The police made this discovery on Wednesday.
Neighbors describe Enoch City in The New York Times as a tight-knit community where homes are rarely for sale. Everyone knows everyone here, which would make the alleged murder even more shocking.
Children would often play in the neighborhood, neighbors would wave friendly, or help each other shovel snow. The children killed are said to have all gone to the same school.
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“We are all shocked”
Councilor Richard Jensen told the newspaper that he cried all night after hearing about the death of the family. Aaron Diamond, a resident of Enoch City, also spoke of a “wonderful family” that he knew well from going to church together. “We are all shocked and heartbroken,” said Diamond. “The people who live here love their neighbors.”
Police are investigating with high pressure
“We don’t know why this happened and we won’t guess,” a community leader told local broadcaster KSL. The police searched the building for clues on Thursday night. There is no danger to the public. It is not assumed that suspects are at large.
Officials made the discovery during an inspection. Such a check is carried out when neighbors report to the police because they have not seen people for an unusually long time, city manager Rob Dotson said in a video statement on Thursday night.
(nad/SDA)