West Bend police have identified the man found dead inside an East Washington Street home as 54-year-old David Slawnikowski. Police say he was a former Milwaukee police officer who separated from that department in 2012.

Officers found Slawnikowski, a woman, a boy and a girl dead inside the home on Saturday, Nov. 7. Another girl was taken to a hospital, and a dog was also found dead inside.

Police say a firearm believed to be involved was recovered in the home, and the victims names are being withheld to protect the surviving child. The investigation remains active, and police say there is no known ongoing threat to the community.

Will you keep the surviving girl and everyone who loved this family in your prayers tonight❓