Death Investigation. MWC file photo.
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — Police in Marshfield have named the victims of Tuesday’s incident at a home on S Sycamore Avenue and declared the incident a murder-suicide.
On Tuesday, officers arrived at the home at about 10:45 AM to find the front door kicked in and other signs of a struggle. During a protective sweep of the house, they found 41-year-old Melissa L Wright and 48-year-old Heath A Heck deceased from gunshot wounds.
Officers determined that Heck shot Wright, then turned the gun on himself.
Investigators say the couple had been married but divorced in 2020. They had two children as well, who are safe with other family members and were not harmed in the incident.
Police were made aware of the incident after one of Wright’s co-workers called them to conduct a well-being check after she failed to show up for work.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to reach out to police in their area to be connected with resources in their area.
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