A quiet Monday morning at the Tan Oak Apartments in Twin Lakes turned into a homicide investigation after police found a 38-year-old woman shot to death inside one of the units. Officers detained a 35-year-old man at the scene and located an 11-month-old baby and a dog in the apartment, both of whom were unharmed. Twin Lakes police called in the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office to help with the active investigation.
Police: Suspect Held as Detectives Work the Case
According to ABC7 Chicago, officers were dispatched to the Tan Oak Apartments at 615 Wilmot Ave. just after 9 a.m. Monday. When they arrived, they detained a 35-year-old man they identified as a suspect. The outlet reports that the woman was found inside the apartment and that the 11-month-old baby and a dog in the home were not physically harmed. Twin Lakes police are working with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office as they process the scene and follow up on evidence.
Context: Domestic Violence Homicides Still a Persistent Threat
Investigators have not said whether this killing is related to a domestic dispute, although recent statewide reporting shows that domestic and family-related homicides continue to be a serious and ongoing problem. In its latest annual report, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin documented 85 domestic-violence deaths in 2023 and noted that the numbers have been trending upward in recent years.
Police Say No Known Ongoing Threat
Twin Lakes police told ABC7 Chicago that there was "no known threat to the community" as detectives continued to work the case. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name or any formal charges. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact local law enforcement while the inquiry remains active.
Where Survivors Can Turn for Help
For those unsettled by the case or worried about violence in their own lives, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin offers referral and hotline resources for survivors and others seeking support. Twin Lakes police said they plan to release additional information as the investigation develops.
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