A quiet Thursday afternoon in Waxhaw took a grim turn when police discovered a man and a woman dead in a neighborhood park off Waxhaw-Marvin Road. Officers were called to the Prescott Glen Park area shortly after 4:20 p.m., quickly securing the scene while investigators worked to figure out what unfolded there.
According to WCNC, Waxhaw police responded to the call around 4:20 p.m. and found the two bodies in the park. Authorities have not released the victims' names or a possible cause of death, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the case.
In a statement to WCNC, Waxhaw police described the situation as an isolated incident and said there is no threat to the public. Officials asked residents to steer clear of the park while officers worked the scene and collected evidence.
How investigators are proceeding
Investigators stayed at Prescott Glen Park into the evening, canvassing the surrounding area and talking with anyone who might have seen or heard something. The park sits along Waxhaw-Marvin Road, a corridor highlighted by the Town of Waxhaw as part of ongoing local development.
What officials say will happen next
Authorities say they will share more information as the investigation moves forward and are asking anyone with details to contact Waxhaw Police. For now, the department has not said when additional updates or the victims' identities might be released.
