Wolcott Police Expect No Charges in Triple Homicide Self-Defense Case

In Wolcott, Connecticut, a tragic domestic shooting on March 27 resulted in the deaths of David Cote Sr., his estranged wife Michelle Cote, and their son David Cote Jr. The incident occurred during the father's move-out from a home jointly owned with Michelle, with both their son and a friend assisting. An argument between David Sr. and Michelle escalated, leading to David Sr. shooting Michelle and then David Jr. as he tried to intervene. The son's friend, Joseph King, fearing for his own life, shot David Sr. in self-defense, using a legally registered firearm. Police, after a thorough investigation and collaboration with the State's Attorney's Office, expect no charges to be filed in the case, considering the shooting of David Sr. by King as justifiable self-defense. The case is pending final confirmation from prosecutors but is anticipated to close without arrests.