Mum drowns twin sons, tried to drown 3rd child

Two twin 2-year-old boys were declared dead after they were found in a bathtub Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Officials said that the mother of the toddlers told police that she intentionally drowned both of them. She also said that she attempted to drown another child, but was stopped by family, police said.

The mother has been identified as 22-year-old Mireya Alejandra Lopez.
She is being charged with two counts of homicide and one count of attempted homicide.

The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Sunday at her home

Reports suggest someone inside dragged them out after they were found submerged in the water. 

First responders tried to resuscitate the youngsters before they were taken to separate hospitals in a critical condition. 

The pair died a short time later. 

The mother was captured by 12 News being escorted from the house in handcuffs. 

Sergeant Brandon Busse says the investigation is ongoing.