Moscow Mayor releases statement on Homicide

Moscow, Idaho (CBS2) - Moscow, Idaho Mayor Art Begge released the following statement following a homicide that resulted in the deaths of four University of Idaho students. It reads: "I am deeply saddened by the events that occurred on November 13th which claimed the lives of four of our community members. It is impossible to

Moscow, Idaho (CBS2) - Moscow, Idaho Mayor Art Begge released the following statement following a homicide that resulted in the deaths of four University of Idaho students.

It reads: "I am deeply saddened by the events that occurred on November 13th which claimed the lives of four of our community members. It is impossible to understand the senselessness of events like this, and we all are seeking answers that are not yet available.

Our hearts and thoughts are with not only the victims and their families, but also their broader circle of friends, and the entire University of Idaho community. I am thankful to all our first responders and their skilled and dedicated service to our community. The Moscow Police Department is actively working, with support from multiple other agencies, to investigate this incident. At this time, there is only limited information that can be shared without jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation.

This tragedy serves as a sobering reminder that senseless acts of violence can occur anywhere, at any time, and we are not immune from such events here in our own community. Today, we grieve for those who were lost and those they leave behind. Let us come together in support of each other, and be there for each other, as we mourn as a community."

The city identified the students as Ethan Chapin, 20, Conway, WA; Madison Mogen, 21, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Xana Kernodle, 20, Avondale, AZ ; and Kaylee GonCalves, 21, Rathdrum, ID.

Just before noon on Sunday, Moscow Police responded to a call on King Road for an unconscious person. Upon arrival, police found the four students dead.

Details are limited in this investigation. Currently, no one is in custody.

Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Moscow Police at 208-882-2677. The Moscow Police does not believe there is an ongoing community risk based on information gathered during the preliminary investigation.

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