Authorities Say 5 Dead in Maryland Murder-Suicide

Authorities Say 5 Dead in Maryland Murder-Suicide
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The Associated Press
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LA PLATA, Md.—A 28-year-old man is suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend, two of her relatives and another man inside a Maryland home before fatally shooting himself, authorities said Saturday.

The five deceased individuals were found inside the La Plata residence Friday afternoon when an unidentified homeowner arrived after work, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Saturday afternoon.