Domestic Violence Case leads to death of daughter, injured mother, and father who took his own life

In Westford, Ma a domestic violence case ended in the death of a daughter, an injured mother and a father who took his own life. After having a heated arguement 59 year old father, took the life of his own 17 year old daughter, then shot his 50 year old wife, and finally shot himself taking his own life. His daughter had tried to call 911 twice but then the phone hung up. When dispatchers called back she told them everything was ok, but they heard yelling and then the gunshots in the background so they sent police over to the house. Apparently, the family had been having some issues over money and the father had previously battled cancer, but their family issues never seemed apparent to neighbors or friends. The father was the owner of several guns, some of which were not liscensed. The teenage daughter was an honor roll student and had been accepted into the University of Vermont.

This type of case is sad and disturbing but sheds light on the severity of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a subject that is usually overshadowed by what seems to be "more important" issues. I think there needs to be more of an outlet for families or anyone who is involved in any type of domestic where they can go if they feel they are not safe. Many times people are afraid or think the violence may not be that serious and it will eventually go away, but in cases like these it is apparent that it may turn very violent and deadly. I think more work needs to be done to provide a safe haven for people who are involved in these types of situations before things turn for the worst.