A tragic incident unfolded in suburban New York when a police sergeant took the lives of his wife and two young sons before ending his own life, according to local authorities. The deceased were identified as Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, his wife Ornela Morgan, 43, and their two sons, aged 10 and 12. The family was discovered in their New City home.
The grim discovery was made when Morgan failed to report for his evening shift. The Clarkstown Police Department, who are investigating the case, believe that Morgan was responsible for the deaths of his family members before he turned the gun on himself. All four bodies bore gunshot wounds, and a handgun was found at the scene.
Watson Morgan, 49, had a long-standing career in law enforcement. He had previously served with the New York Police Department before transferring to the Bronxville force, where he had been a sergeant since 2016. The news of the tragedy left his colleagues in shock and mourning, with the Bronxville Police Department extending their deepest sympathies to Watson’s extended family and expressing their grief for their own departmental loss.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the motive behind the murder-suicide remains a mystery. According to authorities, there were no known prior issues or conflicts within the family. The Morgans were well-regarded in their community, leaving neighbors and friends grappling to understand the horrific act.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are appealing to the public for any additional information related to the case. The loss of four lives in such a tragic manner has left the community in mourning and seeking answers to the heartbreaking incident.