A shocking incident occurred in the Zolochiv district of Lviv Oblast on February 15, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Local police reported receiving a call about gunfire in the village of Stanislavchik around 9:25 PM.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered the bodies of a 42-year-old man and his two children, aged 13 and 15, all showing no signs of life. Preliminary investigations suggest that the father used a hunting rifle to shoot his children before taking his own life.
A criminal investigation is underway, focusing on intentional homicide and suicide under the Ukrainian Criminal Code. Law enforcement officials, including investigative teams and forensic experts, are currently at the scene gathering evidence.
Maxim Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional State Administration, shared insights from the local Child Services, indicating that the family had previously been regarded as well-adjusted and had no history with social services.
A tragic double homicide followed by suicide occurred in Lviv Oblast, involving a father and his two children. Investigations are ongoing as authorities gather evidence at the scene.