The quiet village of Nyack, New York, is reeling from a devastating tragedy following the deaths of Anita Lam Wright, 55, and Jeffrey Wright, 52, discovered inside their home on North Midland Avenue on Saturday, November 1.
According to the Orangetown Police Department, officers were dispatched to 290 North Midland Avenue around 4:34 p.m. after a family member raised concerns about the couple’s wellbeing in connection with a possible domestic situation. When repeated calls to the homeowners went unanswered, the Rockland County REACT (SWAT) Team was called in to safely enter the residence.
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Inside, authorities made the heartbreaking discovery — both Anita and Jeffrey Wright had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. A shotgun, believed to be the weapon involved, was recovered at the scene.
Captain Michael Shannon confirmed that the Orangetown Police Detective Bureau, alongside multiple county and local agencies — including the Rockland County Sheriff’s BCI Unit, Clarkstown Police, and the Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office — is conducting a thorough investigation. At this stage, detectives are treating the case as a domestic-related incident, though they noted that no prior domestic complaints or police calls were ever linked to the address.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or who may have seen suspicious activity in the area to contact investigators at 845-359-2121.
The tragedy has left the Nyack community stunned. Village officials expressed their condolences to the victims’ family and friends, describing the loss as “deeply painful and profoundly sad.” Neighbors and friends have spoken with disbelief, describing the Wrights as quiet, kind, and deeply devoted to one another.
Anita Lam Wright was remembered for her gentle nature, compassion, and warmth, often going out of her way to help friends and family. Jeffrey Wright, known as a steady and caring presence, was regarded as a man who valued family and community above all else. Together, they shared years of companionship that those close to them say were marked by love and mutual respect.
As investigators continue piecing together what led to the tragedy, Nyack residents have come together in mourning — lighting candles, sharing memories, and offering prayers for the couple.
The heartbreaking deaths of Anita and Jeffrey Wright have cast a somber shadow over the community, reminding all of the fragility of life and the importance of compassion and unity in times of sorrow.