Four people found shot to death inside Preston home

UPDATE 2/19/17 11:05 P.M.: The Preston police chief says four people were shot to death inside a home at 67 W. 200 S. in Preston.

According to a news release, Chief Ken Geddes said officers were called to the home around 5 p.m. Sunday. Police have not yet released the names of the victims.

Geddes said there is not believed to be a threat to the public.

Preston police continue the investigation with assistance from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police forensics, and ISP detectives.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Preston Police Department is investigating four bodies that were found dead inside a home on Sunday.

According to Franklin County Sheriff David Fryar, the call came in around 5 p.m. Sunday.

There are rumors on social media that it is a case of murder-suicide but Fryar said police cannot confirm that is what happened. He could only confirm four deaths.

The investigation is ongoing and Fryar said police were still on the scene.

Stay with us as we work to get more information on this.