Moscow, Id. (11/16/2022) – On November 13, 2022, at 11:58 hours, Moscow Police Department Officers responded to a call on King Road for an unconscious individual. Upon arrival, officers discovered four deceased individuals. The deaths have been ruled to be a homicide.
The students were identified as Ethan Chapin, a freshman from Mount Vernon, Washington, and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity majoring in recreation, sport and tourism management in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences; Xana Kernodle, a junior from Post Falls majoring in marketing in the College of Business and Economics and a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority; Madison Mogen, a senior from Coeur d’Alene majoring in marketing in the College of Business and Economics; and Kaylee Goncalves, a senior from Rathdrum majoring in general studies in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences.
Although no weapons have been located, based on preliminary information, investigators believe that a knife, was used. Autopsies are scheduled to be completed later this week. The autopsies should provide more definitive information on the exact cause of the deaths.
Also, based on information from the preliminary investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated, targeted attack, and there is no imminent threat to the community.
Investigators are continuing to work diligently on establishing a timeline of relevant events.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody.
MPD is working closely with the Idaho State Police and other State and federal law enforcement partners on this case. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Moscow Police at 208-883-7054.
Source: University of Idaho, Moscow Police Department
