Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Suspect Dies After Charlestown Home Shooting

Officials investigating the case have withheld names, urging privacy for victims while evidence is collected.

Overview

  • Police were called to the 100 block of Broadmoor Avenue around 10:12 p.m. Saturday and found a person inside the home who had been shot multiple times.
  • The injured person was taken to a local hospital for treatment and other occupants at the scene escaped and sought help.
  • Officers later found the suspected shooter inside the residence with what police say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound; the suspect was taken to a hospital and died Sunday morning.
  • Charlestown police say the investigation is active, asked residents to stay inside and the public to avoid the area, and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
  • Officials, including Chief Eric Kruse, are withholding names and motive while investigators gather evidence and have asked the public to respect the victims' privacy as more details are released.