Authorities ID Victim, Shooter in Waite Park Murder-Suicide

The two people found dead in Waite Park Saturday afternoon have been identified, with authorities now confirming the incident was a murder-suicide.

Law enforcement agencies from across the region responded to the neighborhood Saturday afternoon, including the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, police departments from St. Cloud, Sartell, St. Joseph and Cold Spring, the Minnesota State Patrol and Mayo Ambulance.

Neighbors reported seeing a SWAT presence and state troopers helping with traffic closures as investigators worked through the afternoon. A section of 10th Avenue North was shut down from 2nd Street North to 3rd Street North while crews processed the home.

The relationship between Vercruysse and Elyea-Goss has not yet been publicly detailed.

PREVIOUSLY: 2 Dead in Waite Park Murder-Suicide

If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide, get help now by calling or texting the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.