“It’s hard because children are dead. It’s also hard because one of our officers was here an hour before this call. He was called here by a concerned family member from outside the state who wanted us to take care of the welfare of the alleged “victim had to investigate in this. home,” Ernster said.
“Our officer did come here, he did talk to her in front of the door and explain while he was there, and she looked at him and said, ‘I’m OK, tell them I’m OK. ‘
Police visited the home once more before Saturday for a welfare check after receiving a call from someone concerned that the woman might be in danger and possibly involved in a domestic situation, Ernster added.
Officials are investigating who was at the scene during the shooting, as well as the circumstances surrounding the triple murder.
The police medical examiner will work to identify the victims and determine their cause of death.
Axtell added that “investigators and officers will continue to work until they find the person responsible.”