A quiet New Hampshire town is reeling after a devastating family tragedy. Emily Long, 34, was found dead alongside her husband Ryan, 48, and their two young children, ages eight and six.

Authorities believe Emily fatally shot her family before turning the gun on herself. A toddler was found unharmed inside the home and is now safe with relatives. Autopsies confirmed the children died from single gunshot wounds, while Ryan suffered multiple wounds. Emily’s death was ruled a suicide.

In the months before the tragedy, Emily posted online about her husband’s brain tumor and the toll it took on their family. “Our kids are definitely struggling,” she shared in one video. In another post, she wrote, “I am determined to create normalcy.”

Investigators stress that such cases are complex and not caused by one single issue. Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati explained, “Homicide and suicide are usually much, much more complex than just one reason.”

This heartbreaking event raises painful questions about mental health, caregiving, and the silent struggles families face behind closed doors.

👉 What more can communities do to support families under such crushing stress?