Montgomery Township, N.J. – Officers conducting a welfare check at a home on Wild Azalea Lane early Friday afternoon discovered a tragic scene. Two women were found in separate bedrooms, each showing evidence of gunshot wounds. A third occupant, a man, was located elsewhere in the house with an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot wound.
Police response and investigation
Montgomery Township police received a request on Thursday to verify the well‑being of the home’s occupants. When officers arrived, they were unable to make contact with anyone inside, prompting a follow‑up entry at approximately 5:52 p.m. on Friday. Upon entry, detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department, in coordination with the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, found the three bodies.
A firearm was recovered near the man’s body, supporting investigators’ assessment that his wound was self‑inflicted. The two women were discovered in different bedrooms, both showing gunshot injuries. Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased pending positive identification and autopsy results from the medical examiner’s office.
Ongoing investigation
The investigation remains active. Detectives are gathering evidence, interviewing neighbors, and reviewing any available surveillance footage in the area. No additional details have been released at this time, and the motive behind the incident is still unknown.
Residents are urged to report any information that may assist law enforcement. The Montgomery Township Police Department has asked anyone with relevant observations, however minor, to contact the department directly.
Community impact
This incident has shocked the close‑knit community of Montgomery Township, a suburban area known for its family‑oriented neighborhoods and active civic life. Local leaders have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the importance of community vigilance and support during such difficult times.
Police continue to work diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and to provide answers to the families and neighbors affected by this tragedy.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
