A firearm was discovered near the body. A 61-year-old man and his 20-year-old daughter were found shot dead Sunday morning at their home in Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro. The circumstances of this tragedy remain unexplained for now. A criminal investigation has been opened. The grim discovery was made Sunday morning in Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro. A father aged 61 and his daughter aged 20 were found lifeless in their house, each in their own room. Both appear to have been fatally shot. Alerted to the situation, gendarmes arrived at the scene to conduct initial investigations. According to information gathered, five shell casings were discovered on the young woman's bed, who appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head. Her father was reportedly struck by a single shot to the head. A firearm was also found near the feet of the 61-year-old. Four unfired bullets remained in the weapon. Initial checks suggest the rifle belonged to the father and that the documents authorizing its possession were in order. No signs of forced entry. Initial investigations conducted in the house revealed no signs of forced entry or particular disorder. No objects were reported missing at this stage. A handwritten note was also found inside the home. These various elements are among the leads being examined by investigators. However, no conclusions can be drawn at this stage regarding the exact circumstances of the deaths. The Criminal Brigade has been assigned to the investigation. The inquiry must determine the sequence of events, the origin of the shots, and the circumstances in which the father and daughter died. Investigators are continuing their work to shed light on this tragedy in Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro.