Shock in college, the principal died with the whole family: a murder-suicide investigation is underway

UK in shock .

The headmistress of one of England 's most renowned private schools , Epsom College , has been found dead , with her loved ones . According to the BBC, the bodies of Emma Pattison , 45, her husband George , 39, and their 7-year-old daughter Lettie were found yesterday in their home which is located within the perimeter of the institution . For the police of Surrey, southern England, the involvement of third parties is excluded and the murder-suicide perpetrated by the man is openly evoked. It was a member of the school staff, who lives nearby, who called for help after distinctly hearing gunshots. The reasons for the act remain unknown.

Initial investigations revealed that the family was going through a number of major changes , including Ms. Pattison's recent appointment as principal and a busy move. Both the daughter and the husband had had to change schools and jobs. In a statement, the college, attended by more than 850 students, said - with a post on social media and on the official website - that it is collaborating with the police in the investigation and added: "Now we have to focus on the students and the personal. This is heartbreaking news and we will need time together to process these shocking events."

(Unioneonline/vf)