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HARTLAND, WI—A devastating incident unfolded in a Wisconsin apartment where a man killed his wife, her two daughters, their two three-year-old sons, set their home on fire, and then committed suicide. The tragedy that left a family destroyed and a community in mourning occurred early Friday, with emergency responders discovering the grim scene after extinguishing the blaze, Your Content has learned.
The victims were identified as 33-year-old Jessica McKisick, her daughters, 12-year-old Sofina and 14-year-old Natalie Kleemeir, and two three-year-old boys whose names have not been released. The perpetrator, Connor McKisick, was the father of the boys and stepfather to the girls. Authorities reported that Connor McKisick shot each member of his family before setting their apartment on fire and turning the gun on himself.
Firefighters were called to the scene on Mansfield Court in Hartland around 5:15 a.m. after reports of a fire. Upon arrival, they were met with a horrific scene as they discovered the bodies amidst the flames. Police investigations revealed the presence of an ignitable liquid in the apartment, suggesting the fire was intentionally set. Multiple firearms were found at the scene, indicating premeditation behind the tragic events.
The fire, which required the combined efforts of 15 fire departments and nine police departments to extinguish, not only claimed the lives of the McKisick family but also displaced three other families living in adjacent units.
The community of Hartland is left reeling from the shock and sorrow of the incident, grappling with the loss of a family and the unimaginable circumstances under which they perished. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, seeking to understand the motives behind Connor McKisick’s actions,‘according to FOX8.
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