Dad ‘shot dead wife and 2 daughters in horror triple killing’ in Lexington, Kentucky before arrest

A DAD allegedly shot dead his wife and two daughters in what cops are calling a triple homicide after arriving at the disturbing scene.

The three women suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn.

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Officers with the Lexington Police Department responded around 4pm local time to reports of disorder with a gun.

Upon arrival, cops found the 65-year-old female, a 42-year-old female, and a 38-year-old female. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.

"From what I understand, the person that has been taken into custody lives here at this house and he's taken the life of his wife and two daughters," Ginn told a local NBC affiliate.

"He is the husband of one of the white females."

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"Any time you find three females in one house and they've all suffered injuries and gunshot wounds by a family member, it's pretty disturbing."

The victims have not yet been named. Names will be released by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Police say one person has been detained in connection to the homicide.

News of the triple slaying comes a day after Lexington Police investigated another homicide.

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A 29-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene on the 400 block of Locust Avenue on May 24.

Residents in the area are encouraged to check any home surveillance camera footage they may have to assist Lexington Police with their investigation.

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Anyone with information relating to either case is urged to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at , or through the P3 tips app available at .