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‘Very tragic day’: 6 found dead, including 4 children, after man calls 911 to report killing family
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Maya Daniels, Gabe Swartz, Samantha Boring , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident began when a man called 911 to report that he had killed his family.
A tragic incident occurred in Winfield, Kansas, where six people were found dead. The victims included four children and two adults. Authorities reported that the deaths were due to gunshot wounds.
The incident began when a man called 911 to report that he had killed his family. Police responded to the scene and heard a single gunshot. After setting up a perimeter, officers breached the front door and found the six victims inside.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the identities of the victims and the events that unfolded.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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