Suspect in triple murder in Poland also accused of killing two cats

The investigation into the horrific massacre in the city of Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski (Poland) has taken on new, even more tragic dimensions. It has emerged that 24-year-old Michal O., who is already suspected of murdering three members of his family, took the lives not only of people but also of two domestic cats.

Details of the massacre

According to the Polish publication Wirtualna Polska, the man shot each of the animals once. Regarding the human victims, preliminary findings indicate that he killed his parents and 21-year-old sister with shots from a firearm while they were sleeping.

The victims of the attack were 53-year-old Janusz, his 52-year-old wife Renata, and the suspect's younger sister, 21-year-old Magda. Each of them sustained two gunshot wounds to the head. It is presumed that the tragedy occurred at night, while the family was asleep.

Neighbours heard no gunshots

One of the mysterious circumstances of the case is that neighbours heard no gunshots and did not notice any suspicious behaviour. No reports of gunfire were also received by the police.

Weapons and investigation

During a search of the apartment, law enforcement officers discovered seven firearms and a large quantity of ammunition. Investigators are currently continuing to determine the exact circumstances of what happened.