Willard police investigate double homicide; prayer vigil planned for victims
Published: Sep. 3, 2022 at 1:40 PM EDT
WILLARD, Ohio (WOIO) - Willard police said detectives launched a double homicide investigation Saturday after a disturbance call turned deadly.
According to police, officers responded just before 9 a.m. to the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue for a disturbance.
When officers arrived, Willard police said family members reported two dead people were inside the home.
Their cause of death was not released.
Detectives have identified and questioned a person of interest, according to police.
City officials said a prayer vigil is being planned for the victims, Brandi Thornton and Juelz Bryant.
The event is happening at 7 p.m. Monday at the Roy Doster Plaza in downtown Willard.
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