A devastating murder-suicide unfolded in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, where police reported the deaths of four family members, including a mother and her two daughters. The shooter, identified as 61-year-old Nayyar Syed, shot and killed his 57-year-old wife, Syeda Nayyar, along with his daughters, Syeda Fatima, 25, and Alizey Fatima, 33, before turning the gun on himself. His 31-year-old son, Muhammad Hamza, was critically injured and is currently hospitalized. Remarkably, a 3-month-old granddaughter was present during the incident but was unharmed; she is expected to be placed in the custody of a family member. Authorities revealed that Syed called 911 to confess to the shooting before he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Police spokeswoman Sherry Llewellyn stated that investigators will look into phone records and text messages to understand the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The incident has left the local community in shock, prompting discussions about domestic violence and mental health issues. As the investigation continues, the police urge anyone with information to come forward.