Pawlet homicide victims identified as town selectman, wife and her son

PAWLET, Vt. ( NEWS10 ) — Vermont State Police have identified the three bodies found in a Pawlet home early Sunday morning .

Brian Crossman, Sr., 46, his wife, Erica Crossman, 41, and Erica’s son, Colin Taft, 13, were all shot to death, police said. Their deaths have been ruled homicides. Police say they do not have anyone currently in custody.

Brian Crossman was a member of the Pawlet Selectboard . The board held their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night. Crossman’s seat was vacant and there were flowers at his place at the table.

In a statement, the chair of the Selectboard said Crossman “was a friend and neighbor, a hardworking community member who just this year stepped up to join the Pawlet Selectboard.

“This tragedy that struck him and his family has also hit our community hard, and we are shaken and grieving. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this devastating loss.”

Police were called to the Route 133 residence on Sunday for a report of a suspicious person. The investigation is ongoing. Police say there is no threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (802) 773-9101. Anonymous tips can also be left online.

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