Manhunt Underway After Triple Homicide in Weitefeld

A family of three was found dead in their home, with police pursuing a male suspect who fled the scene.

The victims, a 47-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old boy, were members of the same family.
Police received a distress call at 3:45 AM from a screaming individual, possibly one of the victims, reporting the violent incident.
A male suspect was seen fleeing the scene on foot, and a large-scale search operation is ongoing, including vehicle checks and helicopter surveillance.
Authorities suspect the crime occurred within a familial context but have yet to confirm the motive or the exact circumstances.
Residents of Weitefeld, a small village in Rheinland-Pfalz, remain in shock, with officials emphasizing no immediate danger to the public while advising against picking up hitchhikers.