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Man accused in deaths of wife and relatives in Georgia
Summary
A man was arrested in Georgia after four adult family members were found dead and three children who hid in a closet were located unharmed; police say a 12-year-old called 911.
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A man has been arrested in Georgia after four adult family members were found dead at a residence. Police say three children were inside the home and hid in a closet before calling 911. Officials said investigators believe an argument began at the couple's Atlanta home and continued at the Lawrenceville address. The suspect, identified by police as Vijay Kumar, was taken into custody nearby and has been charged with multiple counts including murder and cruelty to children.
Known details:
- Vijay Kumar, 51, was arrested in Lawrenceville on Jan. 23 and charged with multiple counts including murder and cruelty to children.
- Four adults, including his wife Meemu Dogra, 43, were found dead inside the home, according to Gwinnett County Police.
- Three children were located inside the residence; police said a 12-year-old called 911 and the children were unharmed.
- Investigators reported that an argument between Dogra and Kumar began at their Atlanta home before they traveled to the Lawrenceville residence.
Summary:
Authorities have arrested the suspect and filed multiple charges; the four adults were found dead and the children were unharmed. Undetermined at this time.
