Police are investigating after three victims were found deceased in a Dover home Thursday.
Dover Police responded to a call at 7:24 Thursday evening from a family member of the victims who had stopped by to check in on them at their home on Wilson’s Way.
Responding officers found an adult male, an adult female, and their teenage daughter dead. After securing the scene, police contacted Massachusetts State Police’s Detective unit to join the investigation.
The three victims were identified as married couple Rakesh Kamal, 57, and Teena Kamal, 54, and their daughter Ariana Kamal, 18, a student at Middlebury College and graduate of Milton Academy.
Authorities said the couple had no other children but that the family has relatives in the country and abroad who were notified before details were made public.
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey speaks about the Dover tragedy
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“This is very unfortunate and our hearts go out to the entire Kamal family for this terrible tragedy,” Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said at a press conference Friday.
Morrissey said investigators believe the tragedy to be a “deadly incident of domestic violence” and that they do not believe there is an ongoing danger to the Dover community.
The district attorney said a firearm was found in the home near Rakesh’s body and there were no signs of a break-in. Neighbors did not make any report of gunfire.
“There’s been no police reports, no problems, no domestic issues, no nothings at that house, or in the entire neighborhood that I’m aware of,” Morrissey said. “Any reasons for what may have happened is part of the ongoing investigation.”
Dover Police and Massachusetts State Police officers from the Norfolk District Attorney’s office, State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and other specialized units worked overnight to process the scene.
“It’s a nice neighborhood in a safe community,” Morrissey said. “It’s very rare to have this kind of a violent situation in almost any community in Norfolk County, particularly Dover. It’s a small, well-run, well-policed community, but like everybody else, there are problems no matter where you live.”
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to contact the Safelink Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 877-785-2020 or the state crisis hotline by dialing 988.
In a statement sent to 7NEWS, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts said the organization’s heart went out for the loved ones of Teena Kamal. According to the organization, Teena served on their regional Board of Directions and also as a vice-chair for the Massachusetts Region Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders.
“The American Red Cross is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Dover,” the organization said. “Teena Kamal served on our regional Board of Directors and served as vice-chair of our Massachusetts Tiffany Circle. Our hearts go out to their loved ones during this devastating time. As this is an ongoing investigation, we will refer any inquiries to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office.”
In another statement, Milton Academy said the school was devastated to learn of the loss of Arianna Kamal and her parents. The academy described Arianna as a “sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential.”
“Milton Academy is heartbroken to learn of the death of Arianna Kamal, a recent graduate of the class of 2023, as well as the deaths of her parents, Rakesh Kamal and Teena Kamal,” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community. Aria was a sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential. Her mother, Teena, who served as president of our Upper School Parents’ Association, was a committed and caring advocate for both parents and students at Milton. This is a devastating loss to our community. We are making counseling and grief support available to students, parents and faculty who may need support as they process this incredibly sad news.”
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