A person of interest in the recent double homicide in Elkhorn has been taken into custody, according to information released by the Elkhorn Police Department Monday.

The double homicide occurred at the Sports Page Barr Thursday.

Victims who were found dead in the bar after reports of shots fired have been identified as Emerson Weingart, 33, and Gina Weingart, 37, both of Elkhorn.

According to information released by the police, “officials have been focusing efforts on an investigation lead that developed over the weekend, which identified a person of interest. The person of interest has been taken into custody on an unrelated matter as officials continue their investigation.”

The release reported Monday that no further information was being released.

Police continue to ask the public for help with developing information related to this incident by calling the Walworth County Communication Center: 262-741-4400 or Walworth County Crime Stoppers: 262-723-2677.

An earlier story identifying the victims in Thursday’s shooting is here: https://whitewaterwise.com/medical-examiners-office-identifies-elkhorn-shooting-victims/. 

A story about Thursday’s shooting incident is here: https://whitewaterwise.com/two-dead-following-shooting-in-elkhorn-bar/.