- Incident occurred June 5, 2025, around 10:40 PM on Lanae Lane in Manassas Park, Virginia.
- Police found two adults and two juveniles deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
- Victims identified as Santosh Pariyar (38), Anju Shrestha (36), a 2-year-old male, and an 8-year-old female.
- A firearm was recovered at the scene; police are investigating it as a murder-suicide.
- All individuals transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office; next of kin are being notified.
MANASSAS PARK, VA — June 6, 2025 — A tragic incident unfolded late Thursday night as police discovered four individuals dead in a downstairs apartment following a welfare check in Manassas Park. Authorities are investigating the event as a suspected murder-suicide involving two adults and two young children.
According to an official press release from the Manassas Park Police Department, officers were called to the 9400 block of Lanae Lane at approximately 10:40 p.m. on June 5, 2025. The homeowner had requested a welfare check on his tenants after being unable to contact them. Upon entering the downstairs unit, officers located four individuals, all deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The victims have been identified as Santosh Pariyar, 38; Anju Shrestha, 36; a 2-year-old male; and an 8-year-old female. A firearm was found at the scene.
All individuals were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas. Investigators are in the process of notifying next of kin.
The Manassas Park Police Department continues to investigate the case as a potential murder-suicide and has not released further details at this time.
Virginia Times will continue to follow this developing story. The official press release can be viewed on the Manassas Park Police Department’s Facebook page.
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