Over the weekend, two brothers killed four relatives before ending their own lives in a murder-suicide in Allen, Texas.
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The brothers, identified as Tanvir, 21, and Farhan Towhid,19, were found dead Monday morning after police responded to a welfare check call. Officers said a concerned friend found a suicide note written by the brothers and said four of their family members died from gunshot wounds. One of the relatives, their 77-year-old grandmother Altafun Nessa, was visiting from Bangladesh, and the other victims were identified as their mother, Iren Islam,56, father Towhidul Islam, 54, and sister Farbin Towhid,19.
According to Fox 4, the two brothers agreed to end their own lives and take their family with them as told by Allen Police Sgt. Jon Felty. He added that one of Farhan’s friends “had seen the post that his friend made on Instagram, and that’s what made him call and say that he was concerned for his wellbeing.” and Farhan himself expressed how he was battling depression since 2016.
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The note further explains that the family would feel guilt if they dealt with Farhan’s depression and he thought it would be best if he took everyone with him. Both brothers were students at the University of Texas Austin and their sister was set to attend NYU on a scholarship.
*Please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you have thoughts of suicide at 1-800-273-8255 or send the message HOME to 741-741.*