Seven members of the same have tragically died from suspected gas poisoning while they were asleep in their home.
The family were found dead in their home in Minnesota, United States on Saturday evening.
Emergency services found four adults and three children who are believed to have been a mum, dad, three children, auntie and a niece.
The police were notified of their death on Saturday just before 8pm by family members conducting a welfare check at the home.
Their identities are yet to be confirmed by the police, but Noticias Digital - Honduras has named them as Belin Humberto Hernandez, Elder Noah Hernandez, Breylin Favela Hernandez, Mike Bradley Hernandez, Earliest Mariela, Marleny Door and Marbeli Hernandez.
Police say there are no signs of violence or forced entry, and there is no known threat to the public.
The family lived in a close knit community and neighbours told KVRR that their children would play with the youngsters in the family.
No one in the community had seen the family since Friday.
Ongoing investigations are underway by the Moorhead Police Department and Fire Department in conjunction with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Crime Scene Team.
The cause of death has not been confirmed, but the family's bodies have been taken for autopsy.
The Moorhead Area School District is preparing to help students deal with the loss of three of their classmates, who attended S.G. Reinertsten Elementary and Moorhead High School.
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson released a statement on the incident. He said: “This is an absolute horrible tragedy, made even more poignant since it is close to the holidays.
"My heart aches for the family and friends who received this devastating news over the weekend. Our community mourns with them during this heartbreaking time.
"Please know there is no threat to the community and the Moorhead Police Department, with the assistance from the Moorhead Fire Department, are investigating.”
