Franklin fatal shooting; 2 dead, large police presence at home

FRANKLIN, Wis. - A man and woman were found dead from gunshot wounds in a home in Franklin on Tuesday night, Feb. 25.

Report of body in home

What we know:

The Franklin Police Department said police and fire crews were called around 5:20 p.m. to a home near Drake Lane and Mission Hills – near St. Martins Rd. Police said they were called for  the report of a person who was on the ground inside the home. 

Scene near Drake and Mission Hills in Franklin 

Police forcibly entered the residence and located a 66-year-old female and 65-year-old male.

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The two were pronounced deceased due to gun-inflicted injuries.

Scene near Drake and Mission Hills in Franklin 

Officers had a home on Drake Lane blocked off with crime scene tape. Police said there was no apparent threat to the public.

Neighbors respond

What they're saying:

Two different neighbors living a few houses away said they heard "pops" loud enough to wake them up at 1:30 a.m. They were unsure if those sounds were related to the incident.

Scene near Drake and Mission Hills in Franklin 

A different neighbor told FOX6 News she was outside when it happened on Tuesday night. She said she saw four police squads rush into the neighborhood with lights and sirens on. They parked, and all the officers ran inside the house. Three ambulances and an engine responded. She said two of the ambulances then took off.

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What's next:

The investigation is ongoing.

Scene near Drake and Mission Hills in Franklin