Free to use Police Car Parked Near Building | Jacoby Clarke
Free to use Police Car Parked Near Building | Jacoby Clarke
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone announce an investigation is underway into the deaths of three Roxbury residents in their home on Justine Place.
On March 7 at approximately 10 a.m., Roxbury Police responded to a residence in the Succasunna section for a welfare check. The check was requested by one of the deceased’s friends after they were unable to reach them.
Upon arrival, patrol made entry into the residence and discovered a husband, wife, and juvenile son all visibly deceased from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. A subsequent investigation suggests they died during the early-morning hours.
The deceased are Peter Ventricelli, 57, Kellie Ventricelli, 58, and Anthony Ventricelli, 15.
At this time, law enforcement believes Peter Ventricelli shot and killed his wife, Kellie, and his son, Anthony. The motive and circumstances of these heinous acts are under investigation. Our investigation will involve scene analysis, electronic device review, and interviews.
Peter Ventricelli works as a private contractor. Further information on the two victims will not be disclosed.
Prosecutor Carroll said, “This is a tragic murder suicide brought on by domestic violence. It is a heartbreaking loss for the Ventricelli family. Neighbors, schoolmates, friends and the Roxbury community as a whole are mourning this shocking and senseless loss of life. We ask that citizens exercise discretion and compassion while discussing the situation on social media.”
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There is no danger to the public.
Further information will be made available as our investigation progresses.
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