St. Johnsbury, Vermont – Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident that took place early Sunday morning in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
According to Vermont State Police, officers from the St. Johnsbury Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Cottage Street around 5:50 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered one individual deceased and several others with visible injuries. Tragically, a second person who was being treated for critical injuries at a hospital in New Hampshire has also passed away.
Authorities have reassured the public that this was an isolated incident, with no ongoing threat to the community as all individuals involved were acquainted with each other and have been identified. Everyone partaking in the unfortunate event is believed to be from the St. Johnsbury area, as stated by state police. Initial findings from the investigation suggest that the incident stemmed from a case of domestic violence.
The exact identities of the deceased individuals will be disclosed following autopsies conducted by medical examiners. The condition of the remaining injured individuals has not been disclosed at this time.
Individuals with any pertinent information regarding the incident are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111 for further assistance and to aid in the ongoing investigation.