WOLCOTT, CT – A quiet morning in Wolcott turned into a scene of tragedy when a family dispute escalated into a deadly shooting, leaving three people dead at a residence on Bound Line Road. A fourth individual, the sole survivor, managed to call 911, detailing the horrific events that had just unfolded.
According to initial reports, the incident began as a family argument during a move-out process. The father allegedly shot his wife and adult son in a fit of rage. In response, the son’s friend, who was present and legally armed, reportedly shot the father in self-defense.
The chilling 911 call captures the chaos that ensued. The survivor, identified as Joseph King, described the grim scene to the dispatcher. “I’m helping my friend move his parents out, and his father just shot his mom in front of us and then shot him,” King is heard saying, his voice filled with urgency and fear.
King, who had been assisting his friend with the move, recounted how the three victims were left on the floor upstairs. The confusion of the moment was palpable as King struggled to provide the dispatcher with the correct address amid the panic.
The Wolcott Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation and is asking anyone with information to come forward. The identities of the deceased have not been released, pending notification of their families.
This tragic event underscores the potential for domestic disputes to escalate into violence, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Residents are grappling with the aftermath of such a violent act occurring in their neighborhood.
As King cooperates with authorities to piece together the sequence of events, the neighborhood is left to mourn the loss and seek comfort in one another. The investigation remains focused on understanding the motives behind this tragedy and ensuring justice is served.
In the wake of this incident, the community’s strength and resilience will be crucial in the healing process as they seek to prevent such tragedies in the future.