A quiet Friday morning in Wendell, Idaho, ended in tragedy on August 4, 2017, when 56-year-old Tony R Sousa, president of the Magic Valley Portuguese Hall, was found dead inside the hall’s bar area. Authorities reported that 34-year-old construction worker Augustin Nopal Eonu was also found dead at the scene. The Gooding County Sheriff’s Office said a rifle was the weapon used and classified the incident as a murder-suicide.

The hall was undergoing renovations at the time; other workers were reportedly outside the building around 11 a.m. and did not witness what happened inside. Law enforcement did not publicly identify which man was the initial shooter, and the motive remained unknown. The county coroner’s office took over the investigation. The Portuguese community in Wendell was left in shock and mourning.

If anyone knew Tony Sousa, his role at the hall, or had information about that day, please share what can help clarify what happened.