Two people were found dead Saturday evening inside a North County home in Ferguson, according to law enforcement. Officers responding to a call at a residence in the 500 block of North Clay Avenue encountered a man and a woman who needed medical attention. Emergency personnel provided aid, but both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have identified the man as Henry Williams, a retired Berkeley fire chief, while the woman has not been publicly identified.
Police and first responders on scene
According to First Alert 4, Ferguson police were called to the home Saturday evening and found the two individuals inside. The outlet reports that emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but both the man and the woman died at the scene. Investigators have not released a cause of death, and First Alert 4 notes that the woman has not yet been identified.
How the city is handling the probe
The City of Ferguson police page lists the department's contact information and explains that detectives handle more than 25,000 calls a year. Residents with tips are encouraged to reach out directly to the department. According to that page, the non-emergency line is (314) 522-3100, and police headquarters is located at 222 S. Florissant Road.
Local reporting shows Ferguson has seen recent police activity, including a recent gunfire incident, and officials routinely ask neighbors to share video or any information that might assist detectives.
What remains unknown
Authorities have not released a cause of death, and there were no immediate reports of arrests or identified suspects as of the latest update. Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information or relevant video to contact Ferguson police through the non-emergency line at (314) 522-3100. First Alert 4 describes this as a developing story.
