4 family members found in southeast Minnesota fire died from gunshot wounds

Four members of a family found dead after a house fire in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died from gunshot wounds, the Mower County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The deaths of three children—ages 7 and 14—and their father were classified as a homicide and suicide, respectively. Deputies and firefighters found the victims after responding to the fire on Sunday, Nov. 8. Authorities have asked the community to respect the family’s privacy.