Family Of Three Was Facing Eviction

"CANTON, GA: — Canton Police found a boyfriend, girlfriend and their 2-year-son apparently shot to death in the couple’s apartment on Ridge Road early Friday morning. Authorities believe it was a double murder and suicide.

"Officials received a 911 call from the boyfriend’s brother at 5:45 a.m. and police were dispatched to the apartment complex at 3145 Ridge Road, off Marietta Highway near Univeter Road, according to authorities. Once at the scene, police found the three bodies near the entrance to one of the two bedrooms of the apartment, Canton Police Lt. German Rivas said.

"Rivas said they all died from apparent gunshot wounds. There was a rifle located in the apartment, but police are still investigating whether that was the weapon used.

"The boyfriend’s brother told police that the male, who is in his early 30s, and the woman, said to be in her late 20s, were having financial problems and were set to move out of the apartment Friday or Saturday, Rivas said. No names have been released pending family notification.

"Rivas said police were called out to the location last year after the boyfriend had locked himself in the bathroom and threatened to hurt himself, Rivas said."

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