Police ID those killed in triple homicide

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) - A woman and her two sons were found shot to death in their suburban home early Friday, authorities said.

A man who lives in the house found the bodies before daybreak after coming home from his job on an overnight shift, said Sgt. Michael O'Connell of the Washington County Sheriff's Department.

The victims have been identified as 37-year-old Melody Dang and her two sons - 12-year-old Jimmy Dang and 16-year-old Steve Dang.

Investigators believe the victims knew the killer, said Sgt. David Thompson, the department's spokesman.

O'Connell said there was no sign of forced entry. He said the victims died Thursday or early Friday.

Neighbors said the family moved into the house about two years ago.

"They always seemed to stick to themselves," said Ken Finch, who lives four doors from the crime scene.

The younger boy was a middle school student in Beaverton who rode the bus with Finch's daughter.

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