(NEWSER– The two adults and three children allegedly shot dead by a 15-year-old boy in New Mexico were the teenager's own family, police say.

The victims have been identified as respected local pastor, Greg Griego, his wife Sarah, and their children Zephania, 9; Jael, 5; and Angelina, 2, KOB reports.

The couple's son, Nehemiah, has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death. Police believe the teenager used an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle.

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