The peaceful routine of a small neighborhood came to a sudden halt this week. A local woman lost her life in a deeply troubling incident. The community is trying to process the heavy news.
Police officers rushed to a home located on South Fork Street on Thursday. The house sits in the Valley View subdivision in the southwest part of the city. Inside, they found a grim scene waiting for them.
Danielle Finnicum was only 52 years old. She was found dead inside the residence she shared with her husband. Her life ended abruptly from a gunshot wound.
Right there with her was her husband, Gary Finnicum. He was 63 years old. He was also deceased from a gunshot wound when the authorities entered the home.
The Cody Police Department broke the news on Friday afternoon. They are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide. Investigators stated they are not looking for any other suspects.
Park County officials have already reached out to the next of kin. Right now, detectives are keeping details close to the chest. They have not released information on who fired the shots or what led to the gunfire.
The local police assured neighbors that there is no ongoing danger to the public. The tragedy was entirely isolated to the couple’s home. The investigation continues as local authorities look for answers.
