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Family Found Dead in San Carlos Home After Apparent Shooting
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Core Event
On Wednesday morning, San Diego Police discovered the bodies of a 56-year-old man, his 54-year-old wife, and their 13-year-old daughter inside a residence on the 6800 block of Boulder Lake Avenue in the San Carlos neighborhood. Acting homicide lieutenant Christopher Leahy said preliminary evidence indicates all three died from gunshot wounds and that a firearm was recovered at the scene. The victims have been identified as David and Amy Voight; the daughter’s name has not been released.
Police Investigation and Immediate Response
Detectives are working to determine who fired the fatal shots. Streets surrounding the house were closed for eight to ten hours while investigators processed the scene. The San Diego Police Department has not disclosed any suspect information and continues to interview witnesses, including a neighbor who reported hearing gunshots around 9:30 p.m. the previous night.
Community and School Impact
Pershing Middle School, where the teenager was enrolled, sent a letter to families confirming the loss of an eighth-grader. The school’s principal expressed sorrow for the student and her family. Neighbors described the tragedy as “heartbreaking,” noting the family’s long-standing presence in the community.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is with a heavy heart that I share the unexpected passing of one of our eighth-grade students due to an event in their home. We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with those closest to the student and family.” — Kristy Aragon, Pershing Middle School principal
- “It seems like it’s a husband, wife, and a 13-year-old daughter that goes to school with my daughter,” — Tyler Martin, neighbor
- “There is no evidence of forced entry into the home, and it appears to be an isolated incident with no danger to the community at the moment,” — Christopher Leahy, SDPD homicide lieutenant
Ongoing Investigation
Police have indicated that the investigation remains active, with homicide detectives focusing on the source of the recovered firearm and any potential links to the night-time gunshots reported by the neighbor.