India, Jan. 24 -- At least four people died in the early hours of Friday after a family dispute escalated into a shooting incident in the US state of Georgia.

The suspect, identified as 51-year-old Vijay Kumar, allegedly carried out the attack while three children, including his son, hid inside a closet in their home in Lawrenceville city, Gwinnett Police Department said in a statement.

Kumar allegedly shot his wife, 43-year-old Meemu Dogra, and relatives Gourav Kumar, Nidhi Chander, and Harish Chander.

The suspect, Vijay Kumar, is originally from Atlanta.

He travelled with his wife, Meemu Dogra, and their 12-year-old son to the home of their relatives - Gourav, Nidhi, and Harish - on Brook Ivy Court.

An argument reportedly broke out...