First responders took another girl to the hospital and said everyone was connected
WEST BEND, Wis. —
Neighbors are mourning four people found dead in a home Saturday.
“(I) never thought something like this would happen here for real,” said one man who came to pay his respects. “They’re kids. Like I heard kids and that (expletive) broke my heart for real.
He added: “I have no idea who these people are, I just have to show them some respect.”
On Sunday, dozens of people left flowers, balloons, candles and candy on the property in remembrance.
Sources tell WISN 12 News the suspect among the dead was a retired Milwaukee police officer.
WISN 12 News will not name the suspect until it receives confirmation from the West Bend Police Department.
West Bend police have not confirmed whether it was a murder-suicide, saying only that officers recovered a gun inside the home they believe was involved.
Audio from Dispatch details the chaos of the scene.
“The caller reports that his mother’s boyfriend shot his mother and some of his siblings”
Officers were called to East Washington Street just before noon. A woman, a man, a boy, a girl and a dog were found dead, police said. First responders took another girl to the hospital.
“Everyone in the house was connected to each other,” Lt. Brian McAndrews said.
Watch the full press conference in the video player below.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the West Bend Police Department at (262) 335-5000.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can speak with the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-7233, texting “START” to 88788 or you can chat online here.
This is a developing story. Stay with WISN 12 News for the latest information.
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