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Mother shot and killed children then took her own life inside Middleton home
The adult male, and father of the deceased children, remains hospitalized but is no longer in intensive care.
Shortly after 7:40pm on February 18, 2024, a 34-year-old female, armed with a handgun, opened fire at her family members inside 6303 Maywood Avenue.
A 31-year-old male was struck by gunfire multiple times as he exited the residence.
Two children, an 8-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were struck and killed by gunfire.
The adult female, and mother of the children, then turned the gun on herself and ended her own life.
The adult male, and father of the deceased children, remains hospitalized but is no longer in intensive care.
Domestic violence has no place in our community.
The Middleton Police Department remains committed to thoroughly investigating domestic violence incidents and enforcing the law to the fullest extent.
We are available by dialing 911 for emergency situations, and at 608-824-7300 for non-emergencies.
