First responders took another girl to the hospital and say all of the people were connected
WEST BEND, Wis. —
Neighbors are grieving four people found dead inside a home Saturday.
“(I) never thought anything like this would happen around here for real,” said a man who came to pay his respects. “Its kids. Like I heard kids and that (expletive) just broke my heart for real.
He added, “I have no idea who those people are at all, I just have to show some respect to them.”
On Sunday, dozens of people left flowers, balloons, candles and candy on the property in memory.
Sources tell WISN 12 News that the suspect among the dead was a retired Milwaukee police officer.
WISN 12 News is not naming the suspect until receiving confirmation from the West Bend Police Department.
West Bend police would not confirm if the incident was a murder-suicide, only saying officers recovered a gun from inside the home that they believe was involved.
Dispatch audio details the chaos of the scene.
“Caller is reporting that his mom’s boyfriend shot his mom and a couple of his siblings”
Officers were called to East Washington Street just before noon. A woman, man, boy, girl and dog were found dead, police said. First responders took another girl to the hospital.
“Everybody in the home was connected to one another,” Lieutenant Brian McAndrews said.
Watch the full news conference in the video player below.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the West Bend Police Department at (262) 335-5000.
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