LOWELL, Massachusetts – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday morning at Bagshaw Mills on Warren Street, resulting in an apparent murder-suicide that claimed the lives of three individuals, including a child. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the Lowell Police Department are currently investigating the case.
Authorities were alerted to the situation by a 911 call placed at around 6:40 a.m., in which a man confessed to shooting his wife and child inside an apartment at 128 Warren St. Upon arrival, the police discovered the lifeless bodies of a woman and a young girl. The man who made the call was also found dead from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The tragic news shook residents of Bagshaw Mills, a mixed-use building that houses both renters and owners. The community is normally peaceful, making this incident especially shocking for those who reside there. Molly Anderson, a resident, described the event as the “biggest and worst thing” to have occurred in their area.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple loud noises coming from the affected unit, prompting a swift and large police response. One resident, Thomas Anderson, shared his disbelief at the tragedy and recalled interacting with the deceased family members on occasion.
The investigation is ongoing, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death. The entire community is left reeling from the loss, especially with the involvement of a child in the heartbreaking event.
Neighbors and residents are grappling with the tragic turn of events, expressing shock and sadness over the devastating incident. As authorities work to unravel the details surrounding this tragedy, the community mourns the loss of three lives and seeks to understand the events that led to such a heartbreaking outcome.