California, Dec 20, (V7N) - Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of a man, woman, and two preteens, found inside a luxury apartment in Milpitas, California, on Tuesday night. The incident, which has shocked the local community, was reported after family members of the victims, concerned about not hearing from them for several days, requested a welfare check.

The Milpitas Police Department responded to the call on Tuesday at around 9 p.m. and discovered the four victims inside their apartment. The victims' identities and ages are still unconfirmed as of Thursday morning, pending a formal examination by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office.

Lt. Tyler Jamison of the Milpitas Police Department told local media that the authorities were still awaiting identification and further details about the victims' relationships. When asked if the victims were related, Lt. Jamison stated that it was too early in the investigation to confirm any family connections.

The luxury apartment complex, where the bodies were discovered, is described as a quiet area with no prior police reports related to the unit. No weapons were found at the scene, and police have yet to provide any information on the cause of death.

Despite the investigation, authorities have emphasized that they believe this incident to be isolated, assuring the public that there is no ongoing threat to community safety. "At this time, all the evidence suggests it was an isolated incident," Lt. Jamison confirmed in an interview with local television station KGO-TV. "This investigation is ongoing."

Local residents expressed their concern and sadness over the tragedy, with community member Jerry Saldana, who lives in a nearby unit, noting the impact the deaths have had on the neighborhood. "It's concerning not knowing any information," he said. "It's sad to think something like that happened so close. It breaks my heart."

As of now, the police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Investigators continue to look for any clues that could help explain what happened.

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