Marie Hunt, Mark Henshaw Obituary, Death; Two people fatally shot inside Raynham home
Marie Hunt, Mark Henshaw Obituary, Death – Authorities are investigating a double fatal shooting that occurred inside a Raynham residence on Friday afternoon. According to officials, law enforcement responded to a home on Elm Street, where they discovered two individuals dead from gunshot wounds. The victims have been identified as 37-year-old Marie Hunt and 35-year-old Mark Henshaw.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office reported that Hunt was found in a locked bedroom with fatal gunshot injuries. Henshaw was also located inside the home, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
During the investigation, officials confirmed that two children were present inside the house at the time of the incident. Fortunately, neither child was harmed. Authorities have not released details about the children’s relationship to the victims, nor have they disclosed whether they witnessed the shootings.
The nature of the incident, including the sequence of events leading up to the shootings, remains under investigation. Law enforcement has not yet indicated whether they are treating the case as a murder-suicide, a domestic dispute, or a double homicide committed by an outside party. At this stage, no suspects have been named, and authorities have not commented on the presence of any weapon recovered from the scene.
The discovery of the locked bedroom where Hunt’s body was found suggests that part of the house was secured prior to police arrival. Investigators will likely be analyzing this detail, along with the positioning of the victims and other physical evidence, to determine the timeline of events. The District Attorney’s Office and Raynham Police are working jointly with other agencies to piece together the circumstances.
Autopsies are expected to be conducted by the state medical examiner to establish the exact cause and manner of death for both victims, which may provide critical clues to investigators. Toxicology tests may also be performed to rule out or confirm the presence of substances in the victims’ systems at the time of their deaths.
Neighbors and local residents have expressed shock over the incident, describing the area as generally quiet and peaceful. Some community members reported seeing an increased police presence in the neighborhood following the discovery, with officers blocking off the area as crime scene units processed evidence.
Authorities have stated that this is an active and ongoing investigation, and they are urging anyone with information about the events of Friday afternoon to contact law enforcement. Investigators are likely reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area, interviewing potential witnesses, and examining the victims’ recent personal histories for any signs of conflict or threats.
As the case develops, more details are expected to emerge regarding the connection between the victims, the circumstances surrounding the shootings, and whether any suspect or person of interest is in custody. For now, officials have emphasized that the safety of the two children found in the home remains a priority, and arrangements are being made for their care.
