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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Three people are dead after what police said is an apparent double murder and a suicide that occurred in the far southeast side of the city.

According to Columbus police, one woman — Giannh Viars, 21 — and two men — Aiden David, 19, and the suspected shooter, Michael Hughes, 23 — were found dead at the Countryview East Apartment complex on Esquire Drive, off of Refugee Road in the Abby Trails neighborhood.

According to Columbus police, at approximately 12:20 a.m. Thursday, Hughes fired a gun into Viars’ apartment and then forced his way inside. Hughes then shot David inside the apartment, killing him. Viars ran from the apartment, but Hughes shot her and she fell to the ground. Police said Hughes then went outside, shot Viars again, and then shot himself.

Police said Hughes and Viars were once married, but had separated, and that Viars had started dating David.

According to police, multiple callers reported that Hughes was the one who shot Viars and then shot himself.

Esquire Drive is officially open, though the scene was very active with a heavy police presence around the apartment and crime scene throughout the morning. Police ask if anyone has any information on the shooting to call 614-645-4545.