NEW CITY, N.Y. — A police sergeant in suburban New York shot and killed his wife and two sons before taking his own life, authorities said. Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, was found dead along with his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, in their home in New City.
The chilling discovery was made by police after Morgan failed to show up for his evening shift. Clarkstown Police Department stated that it is believed that Morgan killed his family members before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. All four bodies had gunshot wounds, and a handgun was recovered at the scene.
Watson Morgan, 49, had been with the New York Police Department before joining the Bronxville force. He had been serving as a sergeant since 2016. The Bronxville Police Department expressed their shock and grief, conveying their deepest condolences to Watson’s extended family and their thoughts and prayers to their police department family.
Although the investigation is still in progress, this tragic incident has left authorities and the community stunned. The motive behind the murder-suicide remains unclear, as there were no known prior issues or conflicts within the family. The Morgans were well-liked members of the community, leaving neighbors and acquaintances struggling to comprehend the horrifying act.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. The loss of four innocent lives has left a community mourning and searching for answers in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.