Kevin Scoles and Emma Scoles Obituary, BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Kevin Scoles, 60, and his 16-year-old daughter, Emma Scoles, have died in a tragic incident at a residence on Indiana Street in Bridgeport Township, Saginaw County.
According to the Bridgeport Township Police Department, officers responded Thursday morning after a concerned family member went to the home to check on the occupants’ welfare. The family member reportedly entered the locked residence and discovered two deceased individuals before contacting law enforcement.
Police identified the deceased as Kevin Scoles and Emma Scoles. Investigators said preliminary findings indicate that Kevin Scoles fatally shot his daughter before taking his own life. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the deaths, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The tragedy has left relatives and members of the Bridgeport Township community grieving. Family members said they were shocked by what happened and are now trying to come to terms with the loss of both Kevin and Emma.
Emma, who was 16, was remembered by loved ones as a cherished daughter whose death has devastated those who knew her. Family members said she attended a local school and had special needs, and those close to her are mourning the loss of her young life.
Amber Manning of Harrison, identified as a family member, expressed the shock felt by relatives following the incident. “We had no clue this was going to happen,” Manning told local media while remembering Emma and the impact her loss has had on those who loved her.
Authorities have indicated that there is no threat to the public related to the incident. Police continue to gather information and investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, while additional details may be released as the case develops.
The deaths of Kevin and Emma Scoles have left family members, friends, classmates and others in the community mourning. As loved ones navigate the difficult days ahead, their focus remains on remembering Emma and supporting one another while investigators continue their work.
