3 women dead, 2 men in critical condition after apparent murder/attempted suicide at Elkridge, Maryland home

Howard County police are investigating an apparent murder and attempted suicide involving multiple victims at a home in Elkridge.

Police responded to the 6900 block of Norwood Ferry around 10 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunshots.

Inside the home, officers found three adult females deceased, two adult males with critical injuries, and an unharmed juvenile.

The two critically injured males, one of whom is suspected to be the perpetrator, were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary investigations suggest that all the individuals involved are related.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.