New York Police Sergeant Kills Family and Self, Leaving Community in Shock

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• Bronxville Police Department Sergeant Watson Morgan, 49, his wife Ornela, 43, and their two sons, aged 10 and 12, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
• Watson Morgan was expected to retire from the police department in March.
• Family friend Kenyatta Jones-Arietta expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.

In a tragic incident in New York, Bronxville Police Department Sergeant Watson Morgan, 49, his wife Ornela, 43, and their two young sons were found dead in their home on Saturday.

The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide. The family was discovered after Morgan failed to report for work, prompting a welfare check by the Clarkstown Police Department at their residence in New City.

Watson Morgan had a notable career in law enforcement, joining the New York City Police Department in 2000 and later the Bronxville Police Department in 2007. He was due to retire in the coming months. His wife Ornela was a teacher in the New York City public school system, and their sons were students in the Clarkstown Central School District.

The news of the tragedy deeply affected the community, with friends and acquaintances expressing their shock and grief. Kenyatta Jones-Arietta, a friend of the Morgan family, shared her feelings on Facebook, underscoring the profound impact of the event. The police recovered a handgun at the scene and assured the public that there is no further danger. The incident has left the community and the local school district grappling with grief and unanswered questions as they mourn the loss of the Morgan family.

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