Crime
Husband Inol Toussaint killed wife Eusther Toussaint in Waxhaw home before killing himself
Authorities are investigating a tragic domestic violence incident that left two people dead at a residence in Waxhaw.
According to the Waxhaw Police Department, officers responded to a call for service at a home located in the 8200 block of Prescott Glen Parkway at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Inol Toussaint, born September 2, 1976, deceased in the backyard of the home from what authorities believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
While searching the residence, officers located Eusther Toussaint, born October 20, 1983, deceased inside an upstairs area of the home.
Detectives with the Waxhaw Police Department, working alongside agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, launched an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Preliminary findings indicate that Inol Toussaint fatally shot his wife, Eusther Toussaint, inside the residence before going outside and taking his own life, in what investigators believe to be a domestic violence-related homicide-suicide.
Authorities emphasized that investigators believe the incident to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet officially determined the causes of death.
Autopsies were scheduled for later in the day as part of the continuing investigation.
Dexter Wilson expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
โWe are heartbroken by this tragic act of domestic violence that has deeply impacted our community,โ Wilson said in a statement. โWe ask everyone to keep the victimโs family and loved ones in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We also want our community to know that help and resources are available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, and we encourage those who need support to reach out.โ
Eusther Toussaint, MSN, AGACNP-BC, was a board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetic practitioner affiliated with OSS Med Spa. She had nearly two decades of experience in healthcare, dedicating her career to improving patient well-being.
Colleagues described her as passionate about helping others feel confident and healthy, believing that beauty and wellness come from both inner and outer care. Her work focused on empowering patients and helping them feel their best.
Authorities reminded the public that confidential support is available for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Assistance can be accessed through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or through local support services such as Turning Point in nearby Monroe.
Officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no additional information will be released at this time as detectives continue to review evidence and await final findings from the medical examiner.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. โ Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.