State Police Investigate Murder-Suicide In Schodack

One family's new year has started off with a tragic beginning.  The New York State Police are currently investigating what happened that led to a murder-suicide in Schodack.

According to the Troy Record, three people are confirmed dead as a result of the murder-suicide that occurred Wednesday at 9:30 pm. The residence where this violent crime took place is located on Angelo Drive in Schodack.  There aren’t a lot of details on what was the cause of the murder, but state police say they aren’t looking for any additional suspects, the alleged gunman was reported deceased with a self-inflicted wound.

While three people were confirmed dead at the scene one person did survive. One victim is being treated at Albany Medical Center for a nonlife-threatening gunshot wound to the arm.   I’m sure witnessing a murder-suicide will have this person traumatized for life.

These are difficult times for us all and mental health checks should be taken to make sure friends and family members are in a good mental space.  With so much chaos presented to us on a daily basis, your home and family should be a place of peace.

If you or any close family members or friends are feeling mental stress during this time.  Seek some help.  There is a mental health chat line where you can get help 24/7 365 the SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service).

There is also the TTY: 1-800-487-4889 this service is a confidential free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals seeking mental health and addiction help.

Tragedies like this can be avoided if we look out for each other as friends, families, and neighbors.