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Wisconsin Teen Suspect Dies After Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend, Killing Her Brother

The wounded 17-year-old delivered a premature baby who is expected to survive.

Overview

  • Authorities say the Oct. 1 shooting occurred at a Candy Lane residence in Barron, where officers found a dead man and a wounded 17-year-old.
  • The Barron County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 17-year-old Marcus Hinojosa of Almena, who was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died.
  • Family identified the man killed as 20-year-old Tyler Sadowski, who relatives say was shot while protecting his sister, Makayla.
  • The sheriff’s office said the teen victim’s baby was delivered due to her injuries; relatives report the newborn arrived about two months early at roughly 2 pounds 5 ounces and is expected to survive.
  • Investigators say the shooter recorded the attack and posted it on Snapchat, and they are working with the platform to remove the video; a GoFundMe and Sterling Bank are taking donations for the family.