(NewsNation) — A 44-year-old man shot and killed his wife and two children before taking his own life in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide in the Belforest community, Alabama, Baldwin County Sheriff's Office officials said Thursday.

Kenny Smith fatally shot 41-year-old Larrica Smith, 15-year-old Khristian Smith and 11-year-old Kinsley Smith with a handgun before killing himself, according to Sheriff Anthony Lowery.

Baldwin County deputies discovered the four bodies during a welfare check at the family's home on Sable Court. Deputies knocked on the door but received no answer before entering the residence, Lowery said.

All four victims died from gunshot wounds, officials confirmed.

The investigation is ongoing.

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