A young individual has been detained on suspicion of homicide after three individuals tragically lost their lives in an apartment in Luton, according to law enforcement officials.
A weapon was retrieved following the incident in Leabank, adjacent to Wauluds Bank Drive, on Friday morning, as stated by Bedfordshire Police.
The residence in Leabank where law enforcement was alerted around 5.30am on Friday morning. Pic: PA
Authorities responded at approximately 5.30am after being alerted about concerns for the welfare of individuals within the apartment.
Three individuals were discovered with injuries, but unfortunately, all were pronounced dead on the scene, according to police reports.
An 18-year-old male was apprehended on Bramingham Road shortly afterwards and is currently in police custody.
Bedfordshire Police confirmed that a firearm had been confiscated on Bramingham Road, adding that they believe all parties involved in the incident were “acquainted with one another.”
The police department also expressed that they do not believe there is any threat to the wider public. Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy stated that “at this point, we are not searching for any other individuals.”
He noted that the three individuals discovered “had sustained severe injuries” and “were subsequently confirmed deceased at the scene.”
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An inquiry is being conducted by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall remarked: “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the three individuals who have perished in this tragic and alarming occurrence.”
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He continued: “We are still in the preliminary stages of this investigation, and official identification of the victims has yet to be completed. Nevertheless, we strongly believe that all parties involved were familiar with one another, and we are not presently seeking any additional suspects in relation to this event.”
“We will have officers operating continuously both at the site and within the community throughout the weekend, and I encourage anyone with concerns to reach out to their local community officers.”
