Police: 2 found dead with gunshot wounds during investigation in Sun Prairie

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Sun Prairie police have released new details regarding an ongoing death investigation.

A news release said officers responded to a welfare check Wednesday evening at a home near the intersection of South Legacy Way and Blue Aster Boulevard.

Sun Prairie police Lt. Ryan Cox said a 37-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were found dead with gunshot wounds. The release said evidence gathered indicated the man’s wounds were self-inflicted.

Police believe the incident was isolated. Investigators processed the scene and are continuing to conduct interviews.

The investigation remains active and more information will be released at a later time.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation also assisted Sun Prairie officials.

Those with information on the incident are encouraged to call the Sun Prairie Police Department at 608-837-7336.