In the quiet town of Carmel, Indiana, a grim discovery was made on a Saturday morning in November. On November 12, 2022, officers from the Carmel Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Johnson Drive to conduct a welfare check. Upon entering the home, they found a tragic scene. Susan Shaw, a 63-year-old female, was found deceased.
Alongside her was 79-year-old John Shaw, who was suffering from what authorities believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The initial investigation led Carmel police to suspect the incident was a murder and attempted suicide. John Shaw was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. Authorities assured the public that they believed this was an isolated event and that there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Susan Anne Shaw, born on December 4, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. She was described as a devoted wife and mother who found joy in reading and spending time with her family. Her obituary confirms her passing on November 12, 2022. A few days later, on November 17, 2022, John Michael 'Mike' Shaw also passed away. His obituary mentions his two children with Susan and his honorable service in the United States Air Force. The investigation into the deaths of Susan and John Shaw pointed to a somber conclusion within their home, leaving behind a family to grapple with the sudden and heartbreaking loss of two of its members.
