TOWN OF WAUKESHA -- A quadruple stabbing in the Town of Waukesha Tuesday night, March 10 ended with the deaths of two women and the hospitalization of two other women. Police said a man was arrested at the scene.
2 dead, 2 hurt in quadruple stabbing in Town of Waukesha
A call for help led to a gruesome discovery. Neighbors told FOX6 News they were home cooking when they saw their neighbor hiding in the backyard. She told them, "My son-in-law stabbed me!"
Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said they arrested a man on the scene. In total, four women were stabbed.
On Wednesday, March 11, officials released the names of the victims -- Dominique Roth, 34, and Deidre Popanda, 26. The survivors, ages 36 and 62, were recovering from their injuries.
2 dead, 2 hurt in quadruple stabbing in Town of Waukesha
"It's kind of scary seeing crime tape three houses down the street. It's kind of terrifying," said Michele Anzivino, a neighbor.
2 dead, 2 hurt in quadruple stabbing in Town of Waukesha
Those living in what is considered a secluded and quiet part of town were shaken by the violence.
Authorities remained on the scene Wednesday sorting through evidence. Neighbors told FOX6 News the home is a rental property -- and there were never issues there until Tuesday night.
"I would have never expected something like this to happen, but it can happen anywhere," said a neighbor.
Many Wednesday were thinking of a young child who ran for help.
2 dead, 2 hurt in quadruple stabbing in Town of Waukesha
"It's terrifying. I can't imagine a 10-year-old living through that," the neighbor said.
Sheriff's officials did not release additional information on the suspect or motive Wednesday.