RAYNHAM, Mass. – Officials say a couple who “had been engaged in a hostile relationship for an entire year” were found dead in a Raynham home early Tuesday morning after an apparent murder-suicide.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office identified the victim as Tatiana Tavares, 30, of Raynham and the alleged shooter as Scott Swale, 43, of Easton.
Officers who responded to a report of a shooting on Ruth Ellen Road around 2:02 a.m. say they received 911 calls from both a tenant and the victim, Tavares. They arrived at the scene minutes later and found the victim and the apparent shooter dead.
Investigators say Swale broke a sliding glass door to gain access to the residence, went up to Tavares’ room and shot him in the chest before taking his own life.
The investigation remains ongoing and there is no known threat to the public.
Massachusetts has a toll-free 24/7 domestic violence hotline for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. That number is 877-785-2020 and victims who are deaf or hard of hearing can dial 711 for the MassRelay service.
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