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ELKMONT, Ala. — The Limestone County Coroner released new information Thursday afternoon on the case involving five family members killed in Elkmont Monday night. Coroner Mike West says each of the five victims died from a single gunshot wound.
Deputies say a teenager confessed to the shooting that killed his father, John Wayne Sisk, 38; his stepmother, Mary Sisk, 35; and three siblings — a 6-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl and a 6-month-old boy.
The 14-year-old was charged with five counts of juvenile murder, according to Limestone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Stephen Young. He was being held in a juvenile detention facility.
Young said the teen told them he was in the basement of the home when he heard gunshots and ran out the door. Investigators said the boy had discrepancies in his story, and he confessed to the killing his family once the discrepancies were pointed out.UPDATE: The two subjects in critical condition have died. The 14-year old caller was interviewed and confessed to shooting all five members of his family in the residence. He is currently assisting investigators in locating the weapon, a 9mm handgun that he said he tossed nearby.
— Limestone Sheriff (@LimestoneCoSO) September 3, 2019
Deputies stated they believe the teen used a 9 mm handgun in the shooting and tossed it before calling 911. They said the gun was recovered from the side of a nearby road Tuesday morning after the teen told them where he had thrown it.BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A 14yr has confessed to shooting and killing his 5 family members. This happened down this street on Ridge Rd. in Elkmont. The victims are 2 adults and 3 children. I will be reporting live updates on @whnt This Morning. pic.twitter.com/yHUABzaZoi
— Kelly Vaughen (@KellyVaughen) September 3, 2019

