A quiet Watertown neighborhood has been left reeling after a devastating **murder-suicide** that claimed four lives, including the suspect, in what authorities are calling a **triple homicide** on **Boyd Street**. Police responded to reports of gunfire late in the evening and arrived to a scene of horror inside a home where multiple victims were found. According to investigators, three individuals had been fatally shot before the suspect turned the weapon on themselves.
The names of the victims have not yet been released, as officials work to notify family members. Law enforcement confirmed that the incident stemmed from a domestic situation, though the exact motive remains under investigation. Detectives are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing emergency calls to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the tragedy.
Neighbors described the Boyd Street community as a typically peaceful and family-oriented area, making the violence even more shocking. Residents reported being awakened by sirens and the heavy police presence that cordoned off the street for hours as officers secured the scene. Many expressed disbelief that such violence could erupt so close to home.
Authorities have assured the public that there is **no ongoing threat** to the community, as the suspected shooter is among the deceased. Still, the emotional toll is immense. Grief counselors and crisis response teams are being made available to residents and schools in the area to help those struggling to process the traumatic events.
Community leaders and faith groups have called for unity and compassion in the wake of the tragedy, encouraging neighbors to lean on one another during this time of mourning. Vigils are expected to be organized in the coming days to honor the lives lost on Boyd Street and to support the grieving families.
