NY Police sergeant shoots teacher wife, two tween sons, then kills himself

In a press release posted on Facebook, police said they responded and performed a welfare check on the home Saturday morning. The statement noted, "At this phase of the investigation it is believed that Watson killed his wife and two children, prior to killing himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound."

In a statement reported by CBS, the Bronxville Police Department said, "It is with profoundly broken hearts at the senseless loss of innocent lives that we send this message to a grieving community." It continued, "Sergeant Watson Morgan and his two sons and wife were discovered deceased at their home in New City, all with gunshot wounds, with Sergeant Morgan's self-inflicted."

They noted that "Sergeant Morgan failed to appear for the evening shift" on Friday night so their "Police Department contacted the Clarkstown Police Department in his hometown who made the discovery."

They added that before joining the Bronxville Police Department in 2007, Sergeant Morgan worked for the New York City Police Department beginning in 2000.

Ornela Morgan was reportedly a teacher in the New York City School system. In a statement on X, Educators of NYC said, "We mourn the senseless loss of @NYCSchools teacher, Ornela Morgan, and her family." It added, "Rest in power, sister!"

On Facebook, each of the children's school PTAs posted statements about the tragedy. The Laurel Plains Elementary PTA, where the 10-year-old went said, "Our hearts are broken, and there are no words to express the pain we feel. Please know that you are not alone, and we are here to support one another."

The 12-year-old's school, Felix Festa Middle School PTA said, "We are heartbroken, and shaken by the tragic loss of one of our CCSD families. The Felix Festa Middle School PTA sends our prayers, and deepest sympathy to the victims families, friends, and to the entire school community mourning today."

Police said that the public is not in any danger, but are asking for anyone with more information regarding this incident to call (845)639-5840.