Sources tell WISN 12 News the suspect among the dead was a retired Milwaukee police officer.
WEST BEND, Wis. —
West Bend police found four people, including two children, and a dog dead in a home Saturday.
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.
Officers were called to East Washington Street just before noon. 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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