Waukesha investigation, resident found dead during welfare check
Resident found dead during welfare check
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death on Friday, Feb. 28.
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The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death on Friday, Feb. 28.
What we know:
The sheriff's department said a call requesting a welfare check came in around 9:45 a.m. on Friday. Deputies responded to a home on Cider Hills Drive, part of a subdivision just south of Genessee Road in the village of Waukesha, and found one resident dead.
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"Mid/late morning we saw one sheriff vehicle going by very slowly," said John Berg, who lives nearby. "Saw the police tape front, back and side, and we thought this has got to be real serious."
What we don't know:
The sheriff's department did not release any details about the deceased resident. Circumstances surrounding the resident's death remain under investigation. At this time, it's unclear where the other residents may be.
Law enforcement scene near Cider Hills and Heather, Waukesha
"It's scary and heartbreaking because you think the worst, but hope for the best," Berg said. "I just hope as bad as we heard there's not worse news to come."
What's next:
Further information will be released as it becomes available, but the sheriff's department does not believe there is a threat to the community.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this report is from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.