The violence that struck Watertown last week left a wound that may never heal.
Two people who lost their lives were well known in this region and respected for the contributions they made to our community.
Maxine M. Quigg, a 50-year-old Wellesley Island resident, previously served on the board of trustees for the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library in Watertown. In addition, she was a member of the board of directors for the Northern New York Community Foundation. She also served on the board for the Watertown Family YMCA and was engaged in the organizationâs community center project.
Terence M. OâBrien, 53, of Black River worked as a corrections officer for 25 years. He was involved with various sports groups and coached menâs and womenâs lacrosse.
Woman from Williams Lake identified as victim in Watertown, NY, shooting
SHARE ON: Maxine Quigg (submitted by Northern New York Community Foundation)
New York State Police have identified Maxine Quigg, originally from Williams Lake, as one of two victims in a fatal shooting in Watertown, New York.
New York State Police say Quigg, 50, and her business partner, Terry O’Brien, 53, were at Bridgeview Real Estate Agency where they were fatally shot by a suspect identified as Barry Stewart, a former employee at the agency. Police say Stewart was found inside of his vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later pronounced deceased at the hospital.