Police officers in Enoch City, Utah, found the bodies of five children and three adults at a property off Albert Drive.
All eight victims sustained gunshot wounds, according to local broadcaster KSL 5 TV.
Police officers were initially sent to the 4900 North block close to Albert Drive for a welfare check.
Officers did not elaborate on the relationship between the deceased.
In a press release, the police insisted that there was no threat to the public.
They said: “At this time, we do not believe there is a threat to the public or that there are any suspects at large.
“This investigation is still active and more information will be provided at a later time.”
An active investigation is now underway.
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