NEW YORK, NY – A tragic incident unfolded in a suburban New York home as a police sergeant is believed to have taken the lives of his wife and two sons before ending his own life. The bodies of the husband, wife, and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were discovered in their New City home in what authorities described as a murder-suicide by the police sergeant.
The sergeant, Watson Morgan, who served with the Bronxville Police Department, reportedly failed to show up for his evening shift, prompting police to check on his well-being. The devastating discovery was made just after midnight on Friday, and all four individuals were found with gunshot wounds.
According to the Clarkstown Police Department, it is believed that the police sergeant fatally shot his wife and two children before turning the gun on himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A handgun was also recovered at the scene.
Watson, 49, had an extensive law enforcement career, beginning with the New York Police Department in 2000 before joining the force in Bronxville seven years later. He was promoted to sergeant in 2016. The Bronxville Police Chief Christopher Satriale expressed the department’s grief, stating that they were deeply saddened by the senseless loss of innocent lives.
The tragic event has left both the local community and the law enforcement department in shock and mourning. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the complexities of mental health and the impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones.
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, the Bronxville Police Department and the extended family of Sergeant Morgan are in the thoughts and prayers of the community. The devastating loss has left a profound impact on all those involved, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this unspeakable tragedy.