SPRING HILL, Fla. — The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said three people are dead after an apparent double murder-suicide in Spring Hill on Monday.
HCSO said deputies were called out to a home on 11071 Heathrow Avenue around 2 p.m. to investigate a "civil matter." According to HCSO, there was an argument between three family members in the home, which included two women and a man.
"The deputy explained the process regarding eviction and offered to assist the family in coming to a compromise that would be suitable for all parties involved," HCSO said in a press release. "Prior to the deputy clearing the call, all three family members agreed 'the issue was over.'"
A few hours later, around 5 p.m., HCSO said deputies were called back to the home after one of the women in the home called 911 stating that the man had a gun. When deputies arrived at the home, they found the three family members dead in the home.
"In the recording, there is believed to be three gunshots over an 8-minute period. Based on the call, detectives believe the first shot involved the female homeowner, the second shot was to the second female guest. The third shot was of the male homeowner," HCSO said. "Detectives believe the male homeowner shot both residents before turning the firearm on himself."
The investigation, per HCSO, is ongoing; however, they have determined the double murder-suicide is domestic violence related.
