Incident Summary

Incident Summary

• On Sunday, June 29, 2025, around 11:30 a.m., Bethany police were dispatched to a residence near NW 42nd Street and Rockwell Avenue following a distress call. Arriving officers discovered 29-year-old Billy Feaster and his 6-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, both deceased in the backyard from apparent gunshot wounds, with a firearm found nearby kfor.com+7koco.com+7koco.com+7.

• It appears to be a murder‑suicide: Feaster reportedly shot his daughter before turning the gun on himself news9.com+2koco.com+2koco.com+2.

🧩 Scene & Investigation

• The call to 911 was made by Elizabeth’s grandfather, who discovered the scene koco.com. Other family members were inside the home—likely sleeping and unaware of what was unfolding koco.com+1koco.com+1.

• Officers remained on the scene for several hours, supported by a wellness team that provided emotional care to arriving family—including the grandparents koco.com.

🔎 Investigation Details

• Authorities continue working to establish a timeline, determine gun ownership, and explore whether there were underlying mental‑health concerns .

• Bethany Police Chief J.D. Reid and Lt. Brady Schmiedeberg expressed profound sorrow and emphasized the ongoing investigation while extending condolences to the family kfor.com+7koco.com+7koco.com+7.

🏘 Community Impact

• The close-knit Bethany community is in shock: neighbors described Elizabeth as a child who often played with nearby families’ kids, making the incident even more devastating koco.com.

• Chief Reid urged families to reach out for support if they notice concerning signs in loved ones, noting the availability of wellness and crisis resources—a plea both preventive and supportive news9.com+3koco.com+3news9.com+3.

🧠 Wellness & Prevention

• Mental‑health support and crisis intervention teams were crucial in assisting family members and first responders at the scene .

• Officials stressed the mantra: “See something, say something”—reach out to police or mental-health professionals if warning signs appear in loved ones .

🕯 In Remembrance

This is an unimaginable loss—tragic beyond words. Elizabeth’s life, so brief and bright, cut short in a moment no family ever expects. Her memory, and the emotional toll on her grandparents and community, will resonate far beyond Bethany.

If you or anyone you know is struggling or observing warning signals of distress, please call local mental-health hotlines or reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S. and Canada)—help is available, often before it’s too late.