TRENTON, Mich. – A welfare check at a home in Trenton on Monday led to police finding a man dead and a woman injured.
The two were found at a home on Elmhurst Drive, just off Fort Street north of Vreeland Road.
Police said police found a man shot dead and a woman badly hurt during a welfare check at the house on March 17. Police believe it was a domestic situation.
According to police, several guns were found inside the home.
It’s unclear who shot the man.
Neighbor reacts to shooting
Chris Carney, who lives next door, described the scene as “sickening.”
“It’s sickening. I mean, it’s really sickening, and she was well-loved by everybody,” said Carney.
Carney expressed concern for the woman, who she said is well-loved by the community.
Officials said the incident began with a welfare check Monday morning. Police said they arrived at the home and discovered the tragic scene.
“I couldn’t see anything but her feet, and she crossed her legs and then uncrossed them, and then, when I saw the ambulance, or them take her to the ambulance, they had a bit of the blanket over her face,” Carney said.
Carney recounted the unsettling experience of waking up to the sight of police and ambulances surrounding the house.
“I saw all the ambulances, the police cars. I wasn’t even sure where they were. But then I saw they were at their house,” Carney said.
Carney said the man involved, Jeff, was liked by many despite occasional aggression.
“I don’t know what to say. Jeff was liked by a lot of people. I saw a lot of aggression, and we did hear arguments and out in the street actually, but he was very kind at other times,” Carney said.
One notable aspect of the investigation was the presence of numerous guns inside the home.
“He was ready. That. I mean, he was one of those people that figured something was going to happen, and he was ready,” Carney said.
Carney said she hoped that the woman who was shot was able to make a full recovery.
“I hope she’s okay. I hope so,” Carney said.
As the investigation is still in its early stages, police said they are working to uncover more details about the incident.
The community remains hopeful for the woman’s recovery and is awaiting further updates from authorities.
