A suspect accused of committing a double murder in Wood County has died during his arrest, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Vienna, WV, where police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on 38th Street. Thomas J. Platt, 45, of Parkersburg, and Christy L. Roseberry, 43, of Vienna, were found dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Stevie W. Roseberry, 46, of Belpre, OH.
On Saturday morning, U.S. Marshals, in collaboration with local law enforcement, attempted to apprehend Roseberry at a Comfort Inn in Bellefontaine, OH. However, their efforts took a tragic turn when a gunshot was heard from Roseberry’s room. It was determined that he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is currently underway.
The Vienna Police Department received support from various agencies during the investigation and arrest, including the U.S. Marshals, the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office, the Wood County Coroner’s Office, the Parkersburg Police Department, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, the Williamstown Police Department, the West Virginia State Police, the Belpre Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and authorities from Bellefontaine, OH.
With this tragic event shaking the community, authorities will continue their diligent work to uncover all the details surrounding the double homicide and the subsequent death of the suspect. Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones affected by this devastating incident.
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