Four Nepalis found dead in United States

Four Nepali nationals, including two children, were found shot dead in their residence in the United States on Thursday night, according to local police.

Officers attended to a welfare check in the 9400 block of Lantern Lane around 10:40 p.m. and discovered the dead of Santosh Pariyar, 38; Anju Shrestha, 36; a 2-year-old boy; and an 8-year-old girl. A handgun was found at the scene, according to The Washington Post.

The family had recently moved from Nepal to the United States. All four died from gunshot wounds. The incident is still under active investigation.