Watch: Dearborn Heights police conference on 4 kids killed, mother injured

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dearborn Heights police called a news conference Wednesday morning to address a stunning tragedy which happened overnight at a family's home. 

Four children -- two young children and two teens -- were killed. Police believe their father is responsible. He is in custody. 

The children's mother also was injured in the attack. She is expected to recover from her injuries. 

I can't recall a crime of this magnitude happening in the city of Dearborn Heights," said Capt. Michael Petri.

Watch the entire Dearborn Heights police news conference here (above). Mayor Dan Paletko also spoke. 

STORY: 4 children killed, mother injured at Dearborn Heights home

Sign up for ClickOnDetroit Email Newsletters (click here) for more stories like this.