Star Journal Report

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reporting what they believe is a homicide in the town of Pine River.  Officers responded to a residence on Range Line road Feb. 14 for what they thought was a welfare check. When they arrived, officers found a 77-year old woman deceased, allegedly from a gunshot wound and a 78-year old man who was critically injured from a gunshot wound. He remains hospitalized and his condition is unknown.

The incident is under investigation and law enforcement believes it is an isolated incident with no danger to the public.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.