Apparent murder-suicide in Waukee leaves two people dead

Law enforcement is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Waukee that left two people dead.

The Waukee Police Department responded to a report of a potential suicide in the 200 block of Southeast Boulder Court at about 7:27 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release. When police arrived, they found two people dead in an apparent murder-suicide.

The state medical examiner will determine a cause of death.

Waukee police and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation are investigating.

From August:Police: Two people found dead in Waukee home from apparent murder-suicide

Resources for victims of domestic violence

In its news release, the Waukee Police Department expressed condolences for the victims and included resources for people experiencing domestic violence, including:

  • The Dallas County Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center — 1-800-400-4884

  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-7233

  • The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence — 515-244-8028

  • The Children and Families of Iowa Local Crisis Hotline — 515-243-6147

The department also said people can call their local law enforcement agency or 911.

Francesca Block is a breaking news reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at FBlock@registermedia.com or on Twitter at @francescablock3.

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