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Detectives Investigating as Two Adults Are Located Deceased; Four Children Unharmed in the Home

On Sunday, August 25th, at approximately 7:00 AM, Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence in the 7000 Block of Mandalong Ct. in New Market. The call was reported as a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located two adults deceased in the home and four children who were unharmed.

Per the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation. The cause of death has not yet been determined. There are no other details that can be released at this time.

We will continue to update this information as we are able.

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