WASHINGTON, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Seven family members were shot dead on Thursday night in their home in the northern U.S. state ofIndiana, and the police were seeking two suspects, CBS News reported Friday.

    The victims included three children, who were found in a bed, while the bodies of four adults were found throughout their home in the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the report.

    Local authorities were seeking a 28-year-old suspect named Desmond Turner and another unidentified suspect.

    Records showed that Turner had a criminal history and had been jailed for more than a year for gun violation.

    It was around 10 p.m. (0300GMT Friday) Thursday when police received reports of gunshots and went to the home in a residentialneighborhood near the Indiana Women's Prison.

    The streets in the neighborhood have been sealed and police were questioning nearby residents for further information about the shooting.

    The initial findings showed that it appeared to be an intentional killing, but the motive was still unknown.

    Local residents said security of the neighborhood has declined in recent years, and drug crimes and muggings have become common there. Enditem