LINDEN MAN SHOOTS HIS WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN BEFORE TURNING THE GUN ON HIMSELF
" Union County Authorities Continue To Investigate The Circumstances Surrounding A Murder Suicide That Has Left 4 Dead."
Monday, February 20, 2023, 6:34 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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LINDEN, NJ.- Union County Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an apparent Murder Suicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday at a Linden Residence.
On Sunday, February 20, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Members of The Linden Police Department responded to a residence located at 18 Chatham Place in The City to conduct a Welfare Check.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found Two Males and Two Females who had sustained Gunshot Wounds. Three of The Family Members, Justyna Nieroda, 41, Krzysztof Nieroda, 41, and Natalie Nieroda, 13, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Sebastian Nieroda,14, was found alive in Critical Condition. Sebastian was immediately transported to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
A joint investigation conducted by The Union County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force and The Linden Police Department determined that during the morning hours, Krzysztof Nieroda Shot his Wife Justyna, his Son Sebastian, and his Daughter Natalie. Shortly thereafter Mr. Nieroda contacted a Family member on the phone and stated that he Shot his Wife and Children. Soon thereafter, Mr. Nieroda turned the Gun on himself and Shot himself in the Head, The Gun was found in his hand.
"In tragedies of this magnitude, there are no words that can heal, nor explanations that can make sense of them to the public. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of these victims and to the Linden community as a whole in the wake of this horrible event," said Prosecutor Daniel.
" It is difficult to find the words to describe the impact a tragedy like this has on our community, particularly for the families, our children and our first responders," said Police Chief David Hart.
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