Five people were found dead on a rural property outside Portland, Oregon, in a case authorities have classified as a quintuple homicide. The grim discovery prompted a search for a suspect, who was later found dead, effectively closing the active manhunt.

In addition to the five human victims, investigators uncovered multiple dead animals at the property, adding to what officials described as a disturbing scene. Law enforcement agencies have not yet publicly disclosed the identities of the victims or the circumstances that led to the killings.

Authorities have not released details on how the suspect died or whether foul play is suspected in that death. Investigators are continuing to process the scene and work to establish the sequence of events that led to the deaths.

The case has drawn significant attention given the number of victims and the remote nature of the property. Oregon law enforcement officials are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses.