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'Very tragic day': 6 found dead, including 4 children, after man calls 911 to report killing family

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2026, 12:56 AM ET

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WINFIELD, Kan. (KWCH/KCTV/Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas said four children and a woman, along with a male suspect, were found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday morning. Winfield police said officers received a call at 8:50 a.m. from a man who said he killed his entire family and was going to kill himself. Officers immediately responded to the home on West 9th Avenue and heard a single gunshot. Authorities set up a perimeter and eventually breached the front door at 10:57 a.m. Inside the ho

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 26, 2023 (08:50 AM) gunman called 911 confessing to killing his entire family.
On September 26, 2023 (08:55 AM) responding officers arrived at scene hearing a single gunshot inside.
On September 26, 2023 (10:57 AM) police breached home finding six deceased individuals with gunshot wounds.
On September 27, 2023 (02:00 PM) state authorities released names of deceased adult victims and suspect.
On September 28, 2023 (06:30 PM) local community gathered for candlelight vigil honoring the six victims.
On October 02, 2023 (09:00 AM) Winfield school district provided grief counselors for affected local students.
On October 15, 2023 (11:00 AM) state investigators completed preliminary ballistics report on the tragedy site.
On October 30, 2023 (05:00 PM) state forensic experts released final autopsy reports for all deceased.
Law enforcement will finalize comprehensive domestic violence incident reporting docs.
Local agencies will enhance regional mental health emergency response programs.

News Intelligence

Small town faces profound grief following horrific violent family tragedy.
Tragedy highlights national urgent need for mental health intervention programs.
Winfield residents, Cowley County community members, first responders, local schools.
Focus on official law enforcement releases and verified local reporting

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Left: Highlighted gun control policy needs and domestic abuse prevention systems. Center: Provided strictly factual accounts of police statements and timeline details. Right: Emphasized law enforcement response, local trauma, and family safety.