GLENELG, Md. – A tragic incident occurred in Glenelg, Maryland, as a father took the lives of his two teenage children before taking his own life in an apparent double-murder-suicide, according to the Howard County police. The police responded to a welfare check around 11 p.m. on Sunday, where they found one adult and two juveniles with gunshot wounds at a residence on Triadelphia Road. The preliminary investigation suggests that Christopher Zanski, 42, fatally shot his children, Braden Zanski, 17, and Hailey Zanski, 15, and then turned the gun on himself. There are no indications of any other individuals being involved in the incident, and the motive remains unknown. Christopher Zanski had no prior criminal history, according to court records.
The community in the area has been deeply affected by the tragic event, with neighbors expressing shock and disbelief at the news. People have been leaving flowers in front of the family’s home as a tribute to the children. The children were students at Glenelg High School, and district officials confirmed their identities. The school principal, Shawn Hastings-Hauf, also released a statement expressing shock and sadness over the unexpected loss and announced plans to provide support for the students and families impacted by the tragedy.
The sudden and inexplicable deaths have not only devastated the school community but also the neighborhood, with residents struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking news. The unexpected deaths of the Zanski siblings have brought about a wave of grief and sorrow, prompting the school to offer guidance and support to students and families as they navigate through this difficult time. The Howard County Public School System has made resources available to assist individuals in coping with the news and has encouraged open communication about feelings and emotions related to the tragedy. The community has been urged to keep the Zanski family in their thoughts during the challenging days ahead.