A welfare check by the Miami County Sheriff's Office resulted in the discovery of three dead bodies.

A family member contacted law enforcement when they failed to get in touch with the members of the family at a home in Peru.  Cause of death appears to be a gunshot wounds.

The identity of the victims has not be released.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Miami County Sheriff's Office (765) 472-1322 or the Indiana State Police at (765) 473-6666.