Mom and son killed in suspected murder-suicide
Teen son and suspect found dead in double murder-suicide.

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Tragic Double Murder-Suicide in Goose Creek, South Carolina

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A devastating incident unfolded in Goose Creek, South Carolina, where a mother and her 15-year-old son fell victim to a double murder-suicide, as reported by local police authorities.

Responding to a distress call, officers rushed to a residence on Water Oak Drive at approximately 9:43 p.m. on Saturday, following reports of an armed man on the premises.

According to information relayed to the police dispatch by a concerned individual, the man, later identified as 43-year-old Nicholas Hegwein, was allegedly under the influence and had taken individuals hostage at gunpoint.

Upon arrival, law enforcement swiftly surrounded the property, with hostage negotiators making efforts to establish communication with Hegwein. Subsequently, the Goose Creek Police SWAT team entered the residence, where they discovered the lifeless bodies of two adults and a juvenile, all bearing gunshot wounds.

The victims were officially identified as 43-year-old Tracy McEvoy and her teenage son, William Allen McEvoy, both residents of Goose Creek, by the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. Tragically, all three individuals succumbed to their injuries sustained in the shooting.

Preliminary investigations point towards the heinous act being of a domestic nature, shedding light on the potential motives behind this harrowing incident. The local authorities are dedicated to uncovering the truth behind this senseless tragedy, as the community mourns the loss of these precious lives.

The ongoing investigation is being diligently pursued by law enforcement officers, with the hope of providing closure and justice to the grieving loved ones left behind.

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