WAXHAW NORTH CAROLINA, Authorities are investigating a tragic domestic violence incident that left two people dead at a residence in Waxhaw.
According to the Waxhaw Police Department, officers responded to a call for service at a home located in the 8200 block of Prescott Glen Parkway at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Inol Toussaint, born September 2, 1976, deceased in the backyard of the home from what authorities believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
While searching the residence, officers located Eusther Toussaint, born October 20, 1983, deceased inside an upstairs area of the home.
Detectives with the Waxhaw Police Department, working alongside agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Preliminary findings indicate that Inol Toussaint fatally shot his wife, Eusther Toussaint, inside the residence before going outside and taking his own life, in what investigators believe to be a domestic violence-related homicide-suicide.
Authorities emphasized that investigators believe the incident to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet officially determined the causes of death.
Autopsies were scheduled as part of the continuing investigation.
Officials expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
“We are heartbroken by this tragic act of domestic violence that has deeply impacted our community,” officials said in a statement. “We ask everyone to keep the victim’s family and loved ones in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”
Eusther Toussaint, MSN, AGACNP-BC, was a board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetic practitioner affiliated with OSS Med Spa. She had nearly two decades of experience in healthcare, dedicating her career to improving patient well-being.
Colleagues described her as passionate about helping others feel confident and healthy, believing that wellness comes from both inner and outer care. Her work focused on supporting patients and helping them feel their best.
Authorities also reminded the public that confidential support is available for individuals experiencing domestic violence through national and local assistance services.
Officials said the investigation remains active as detectives continue reviewing evidence and await final findings from the medical examiner
