Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Franklin Township residence Saturday afternoon in what investigators are calling a targeted double homicide.
Hunterdon County officials identified the victims as Lauren Semanchik, 33, of Pittstown, and Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River. The discovery was made after Franklin Township officers responded to a 9-1-1 call just after 12:20 p.m. reporting an unconscious female with visible trauma at a home on Upper Kingtown Road in the Pittstown section of the township.
Responding officers found both individuals deceased inside the residence with injuries consistent with gunfire. Investigators believe the killings were targeted and confirmed there is no threat to the public.
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from several regional agencies, including multiple local police departments, the Morris County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit, and the Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management.
Authorities have not released any information on potential suspects or a possible motive.
Key Points
- Two people found fatally shot in a Pittstown residence Saturday afternoon
- Victims identified as Lauren Semanchik, 33, and Tyler Webb, 29
- Prosecutor says incident appears targeted and poses no threat to the public
A quiet Hunterdon County neighborhood was rocked after two people were discovered dead from gunshot wounds inside a home.