Four found dead in West Bend home; ex-Milwaukee police officer named as suspect
Four people, including two children, were found dead inside a West Bend, Wisconsin home on 7 November. Police sources identify the suspect as a former Milwaukee police officer.
Ex-Milwaukee officer suspected in West Bend quadruple death
A former Milwaukee police officer has been identified as the suspect in a fatal incident that left four people dead inside a West Bend, Wisconsin home, according to police sources cited by fox6now.com.
Two separate police sources confirmed to FOX6 News that the man retired from the Milwaukee Police Department more than a decade ago, and that his departure was not duty-related. West Bend police have not formally identified the suspect by name, and FOX6 is withholding his identity pending official confirmation. The suspect is believed to be among the deceased.
Officers responding to a home near the intersection of Edgewood and Wisconsin at approximately 11:47 a.m. on Saturday, 7 November, discovered two adults and two children dead inside the residence. A dog was also found dead. A second girl was transported to hospital and is listed in stable condition.
"Everybody within the home is connected to one another," said Lt. Brian McAndrews of the West Bend Police Department.
Official identities of the victims have not yet been released. While West Bend police have not disclosed the specific sequence of events, they confirmed that a firearm "believed to have been involved was found inside the home." Police also urged anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact Friends Inc at 262-334-5598.
Outside the home, a growing memorial has taken shape. Neighbours and friends have left flowers, balloons and stuffed animals at the site. A group of students who spoke to FOX6 said they were close to the family and attended high school with one of the girls.
"I will forever cherish this family as it was my own," said Amelia Mortenson. "We have lost three lovely angels and while the other is in the hospital for something she never could have handled."
"She would always smile at me. She would give me the biggest hug," said Kiera Timothy. "We'll miss her, but she's in our hearts forever."
"She is just the biggest blessing we could have ever had, and we're all going to miss her so much," Mortenson added. "They were a welcoming family. Their mom was incredible; their children were incredible."
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the West Bend Police Department at (262) 335-5000.
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