4 found dead in Terrell home on Christmas Eve

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TERRELL, Texas - Four people were found dead inside a home in Terrell on Christmas Eve.

What we know:

Officers were called to the home on Rash Lane in Terrell, located about 30 miles east of Dallas, on Wednesday for a welfare check.

They found the bodies of four people inside the house.

What we don't know:

Terrell police haven’t yet released information about the victims or said how they died.

So far, they’ve only said there is no threat to the public.

Neighbors give insight

The incident happened across the street from Kathern Limmer and her husband.

"We could not believe all the police cars. We had not heard any sirens at all whatsoever," Limmer said.

Immediately, the police presence grew in a neighborhood Stephanie Turner says is normally quiet.

"I don't know what happened. We didn't know what happened at the time. Right now we have allegations, and I can't say that, but we know this family across here — something devastating happened," Turner said.

"Every Christmas they are going to remember," Turner continued. "They are going to remember their family's lives were taken, and for what?"

FOX 4 did come in contact with some family members Friday at the house, who asked that their privacy be respected.

What's next:

Terrell police say they intend to release more information on the case next week.