Death Investigation. MWC file photo.
TOWN OF EASTON, WI (WSAU) — The victims of a double shooting incident in the Town of Easton have been identified.
Patrick J. Eppolite, 63, and 53-year-old Valerie J. McCarthy were found dead from gunshot wounds on May 28th. Officers say the shooting was related to domestic violence, adding both were living in the home.
Officials were alerted to the incident by a neighbor who noticed a person sitting in a vehicle on the property overnight. They requested a welfare check when they realized the person hadn’t moved or changed positions in the vehicle for several hours.
Officers add that the investigation has concluded and no further information will be released.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or are involved in an abusive domestic relationship, help is available. The North Central Health Care Crisis Hotline at 715-845-4326 and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8 are available for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Women’s Community at 715-842-5663 provides services to those needing assistance for those who find themselves in abusive relationships. In a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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