The Columbus community is mourning the deaths of Monu Rijal, 33, and Bhim Mishra, 41, after police discovered both individuals deceased inside a residence on the city’s southeast side Monday afternoon.
According to Columbus police, officers were dispatched to a home on Bannon Court near Tussing Road after a child called 911 and reported that someone was dead inside the residence. Police said officers arrived and found two people deceased.
Investigators believe Bhim Mishra killed Monu Rijal before taking his own life, according to police. Authorities have classified the incident as a suspected murder-suicide.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have not publicly disclosed how either person died. Authorities also have not immediately clarified the relationship between Rijal and Mishra.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation as detectives work to establish a complete timeline and determine what led to the tragedy.
The incident began with a child’s emergency 911 call, which prompted officers to respond to the Bannon Court residence. The discovery of two deceased adults has since prompted an investigation by Columbus police.
Community Mourns Two Lives Lost
The deaths of Rijal and Mishra have left relatives, friends and others grieving as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
At this time, additional personal information about the victims and funeral or memorial arrangements has not been publicly confirmed.
Police have not announced further details about the investigation.