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55-year-old mother, 56-year-old father, and 12-year-old son found shot to death in Massachusetts home

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Three people were found dead inside a Massachusetts home early Thursday, but there is reportedly no continued threat to the public, according to officials.

According to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe, shortly after 3 a.m., Andover Police received a 911 call. The caller gave the address as 48 Porter Road.

When officers responded, they found three people inside, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. A 55-year-old mother, 56-year-old father, and 12-year-old son were the deceased.

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Based on the evidence on scene, police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.

Officials touched on mental health in a morning press conference and also stated that school was canceled where the child attended.

The incident is under investigation by troopers from the Essex County District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective Unit, other elements of the Massachusetts State Police, and the Andover Police Department.

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