“Indiana State Police Investigate Shooting Deaths of Naomi Briner and Her Three Children Found in Burning Home”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Authorities Investigate Shooting Deaths of Four Found in Burning Home in Southern Indiana

Authorities are currently investigating the deaths of four individuals whose bodies were discovered inside a burning home in southern Indiana. The tragic incident took place earlier this week, and it has now been revealed that all of the victims had been shot.

The Indiana State Police, responsible for the investigation, released new details about the incident in a news release on Wednesday. The victims have been identified as 35-year-old Naomi Briner, 12-year-old Adelia Briner, 8-year-old Leland Briner, and 6-year-old Iyla Briner. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, a spokesperson for the Indiana State Police, stated that while the investigation is ongoing, there is no believed threat to the public.

First responders were alerted to the situation on Tuesday afternoon, receiving a call that led them to a house near Madison, a city located along the Ohio River and the Indiana-Kentucky border. Upon their arrival, the house was already engulfed in flames. Sadly, all four victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire later on.

Initially, Sgt. Wheeles had announced that the names of the victims would not be released until the coroner’s office in Jefferson County, which includes Madison, could officially identify them. Additionally, autopsies were scheduled to determine the exact cause of death in Hamilton County, Ohio, approximately 80 miles away.

In the recent update, Sgt. Wheeles did not disclose the autopsy results or provide an official cause of death. However, he stated, “Further investigation has determined that all four of the deceased had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds at the time they were located inside of the residence. This is an ongoing investigation. However, at this time, investigators do not believe that there is a threat to the public.”

The authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. As more information becomes available, the investigation will continue to progress..