Fatalities in Town of Elk; Investigation Underway

Two people were found deceased in the Township of Elk in Phillips, Wisconsin. An investigation is pending.Photo byMy Price County

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reported, "During the early morning hours, the Price County Sheriff’s Office found two people deceased in the Township of Elk. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of family."

The sheriff's office stated there is no risk to the public. The investigation is being conducted by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and further information will be provided. My Price County will update this article when we have more information.

The responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff’s Office, Price County Coroner’s Office, Park Falls Police Department, Phillips Police Department, and Central Price County Ambulance Service.

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