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West Bend homicides: Mother, 2 children fatally shot, 3rd hospitalized
Katherine Langford
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West Bend police say that the adult woman and two children who were found dead inside a home in West Bend on Saturday, Nov. 7 were shot and killed by 54-year-old David Slawnikowski, who then shot and killed himself. He was also found in the home.A third child was also shot but survived and was taken to the hospital.A dog was also found dead in the home.
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Reader discretion is advised.West Bend investigationThe West Bend Police Department is providing more details on the investigation.On Nov. 7 at about 11:47 a.m., West Bend 911 Dispatch got a call reporting multiple dead people inside a home at 125 East Washington Street in the City of West Bend.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidThe victims were discovered by an adult family member who did not live at the residence, who was dropping off their young child for childcare purposes. The adult family member immediately contacted the West Bend Police Department upon discovering the victims.Resp
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