Suspect Found Dead After Killing Spree

"PENNSBURG, PA — The suspect in a Pennsylvania killing spree that left six dead has been found dead after a manhunt that spanned two days, according to the Doylestown Township Police Department.

"Accused gunman Bradley William Stone, a 35-year-old ex-Marine, was found dead in the woods near Pennsburg Tuesday afternoon.

"Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman says police found Stone's body at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday about a half-mile from his Pennsburg home.

"She says he died of apparent self-inflicted cutting wounds to the center of his body. Officials are still waiting on a coroner to determine cause of death.

"Monday's shooting rampage started before dawn at the home of Stone's former sister-in-law in Souderton and ended about 90 minutes later at ex-wife Nicole Stone's apartment in nearby Harleysville, prosecutors said.

"His former wife, 33-year-old Nicole Stone, was found dead after a neighbor saw Stone fleeing just before 5 a.m. Monday with their two young daughters. The girls were later found safe with Stone's neighbors.

"Police then made the grim discovery of five people killed in two other houses.

"Nicole Stone's sister, Patricia Flick, her sister's husband, Aaron Flick, and the couple's 14-year-old daughter, Nina Flick, were killed in the first wave of violence, which was not discovered until nearly 8 a.m. Their 17-year-old son, Anthony Flick, was pulled from the house with a head wound and was taken in an armored vehicle and then by helicopter to a Philadelphia hospital for treatment.

"Nicole Stone's mother, Joanne Hill, and grandmother Patricia Hill were killed next at their home in nearby Lansdale.

"Anthony Flick suffered `quite significant cutting injuries` to his hands and head, and was in very serious but stable condition, Ferman said. Some of the boy's wounds appeared to be defensive, indicating that he attempted to fight off his attacker, according to Ferman.

"`I can't emphasize enough how serious his condition is, but at this point, we are hoping he will be fine,` Ferman said earlier Tuesday."

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Pair Found Dead At Home In Isolated Area

"WEST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA — A man and a woman were found shot to death Tuesday inside a West Bethlehem Township home in an apparent murder/suicide, Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said.

"Julie A. Bottles, 47, and Curtis Michael, 49, were found dead of gun shot wounds in a bedroom of a small double-wide home at 172 Patterson Run Road by a friend who forcibly entered the property, Warco said.

"Warco said the two were not married, but lived as a couple. State police were called to the home about 1 p.m. after the pair was found dead inside. Bottles, who was shot first, was found in bed, and Michael, who shot himself, was found on the floor, Warco said. Warco said he was not called to the scene until roughly 4 p.m.

"A weapon was located at the scene, but additional information about it was not provided.

"The property sits at the end of a long private road in an isolated area. The couple had no immediate neighbors, with the closest home situated several acres away.

"The shooting occurred between 9:15 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Warco said.

"The incident remains under investigation."

From observer-reporter.com...

"They Were Such A Quiet Couple"

"LOWER BURRELL, PA — A married couple died at home in a double shooting that was a case of murder-suicide, the Westmoreland County coroner said Thursday night.

"The shooting on 133 Clinton Avenue was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Authorities found the bodies of Leanne McDade, 42, and Mark McDade, 45, in an upstairs bedroom and said a handgun was found at the scene.

"`Mark McDade shot and killed his wife, Leanne McDade, at their residence,` a coroner's report said. `Mark McDade then turned the firearm on himself, sustaining a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound.`

"A neighbor said she was shocked by the news of the McDades' deaths and said she never heard any commotion or fighting at the house.

"`They were such a quiet couple. When they were outside, they always seemed to get along,` said Cindy Simpson. `There's never been any commotion over there at all.`

"Lower Burrell police said the last time they were called to the home was in 2001 for a call that was non-violent in nature."

From wtae.com...

Man Shoots Himself After Stabbing Girlfriend In Back

"WARREN COUNTY, PA — A Garland woman who was stabbed in the back Thursday morning by a Garland man, who then shot and killed himself, was upgraded, from critical to serious condition, on Friday.

"Angel N. McShane, 42, remains at UPMC Hamot, in Erie, where she was in serious condition Friday, according to a nursing supervisor.

"McShane was stabbed in the back by Charles "Chuck" Thomas Williams, 50, who then shot and killed himself in an apparent attempted murder-suicide, according to state police at the Warren barracks.

"Police were notified of a stabbing and shooting at McShane's home, along Taylor Lane, in Pittsfield Township, on Thursday, at 11:30 a.m., by Warren County 911.

"McShane reported to 911 that she had been stabbed by Williams, and that he had shot himself.

"State police and emergency personnel responded to the residence, and discovered McShane with a stab wound to her back.

"She was flown to UPMC Hamot for treatment.

"Coroner Jerry Borden said that Williams died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

"Borden said Williams was McShane's boyfriend and lived on-and-off at her residence, though Williams also maintained a separate residence."

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Elderly Shooter, 92, Dead; Wife Expected To Survive

"ALLENTOWN, PA — A man who police say wanted to end his wife's suffering, shot her and then turned the gun on himself Friday morning.

"According to Captain William Reinik, 92-year-old Izak Waide, of 1620 East Washington Street, contacted the couple's son in New York and told them he couldn't take it anymore.

"His wife suffered from advanced Alzheimer's and Waide was apparently at the breaking point, police said. He wanted to end her suffering, the son told police.

"The son contacted police, who sent officers to the scene Friday around 7:45 a.m., but it was too late.

"Waide had shot his wife, 92-year-old Malka Waide, in the head, police said. She was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, and is expected to survive. Her condition was not available.

"Waide was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:46 a.m. by the Lehigh County coroner's office. His death was ruled a suicide."

From wfmz.com...

Husband Tracks Down, Kills Estranged Wife

"MONESSEN, PA — A man shot and killed his estranged wife and critically wounded his brother-in-law before turning the gun on himself in Monessen this morning, the Westmoreland County coroner said.

"County coroner Ken Bacha said Robert W. Pendleton, 36, of Rostraver, entered a house on Alexander Avenue where his estranged wife, Kelly A. Pendleton, 37, was staying, around 12:10 a.m. and shot her and her brother, 40-year-old Thomas Brookes, wounding him, before turning the gun on himself.

"Deputy Coroner Joshua C. Zappone pronounced the couple dead at the scene. Mr. Brookes was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and was in critical condition.

"The coroner’s office said the incident is being investigated as an apparent murder/suicide, however cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy, which is scheduled for later today. Toxicology results will not be available for several weeks."

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Two Men Hospitalized Over Financial Dispute

"PAOLI, PA — Two men are in the hospital this morning following a double shooting in Paoli Saturday night that police have already labeled as an attempted homicide and suicide, Tredyffrin police reported.

"Officers were called to the 100 block of Summit Avenue in the Paoli section of the township at 11:47 p.m. on the report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, the victim told police that he had been shot by a family member named John Richard Berry, who had shot him during a dispute.

"Berry, 70 was located at another home on the same block.

"Police say once officers arrived Berry fired his .38 caliber revolver several times. He then shot himself in the head. It’s not immediately clear whether he also shot at anyone else. No one else was reported shot.

"Both men were taken to Paoli Hospital Trauma Center following response by Paoli Ambulance and Malvern Medic 4.

"The victim, John R. Williams of Paoli, was listed in very critical condition following surgery. Berry was listed in critical condition with a serious gunshot wound to the head.

"Police said the dispute was over financial matters and the investigation is continuing."

From mainlinemedianews.com...

Two Dead In YMCA Parking Lot

"COATESVILLE, PA — Police have identified the victim and alleged shooter involved in an apparent murder/suicide at a YMCA in Chester County.

"The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Jacinda Miller, a fitness instructor at the Brandywine YMCA. The shooter is identified as 42-year-old Dennis Cassel, who is described as Miller's estranged boyfriend.

"People who knew Jacinda Miller describe her as a fun-loving single mother of two who was quick with a smile, and always willing to help people in need.

"It was shortly after 6:00 p.m. Monday when gunfire was reported at the YMCA on the 200 block of Hurley Road in West Brandywine and the building was placed on lockdown.

"Authorities say Cassel showed up at the Brandywine YMCA where Miller worked and waited for her to arrive. When she did he reportedly jumped out of his vehicle, shot her once with a semi automatic handgun, and then kneeled next her body.

"When police arrived Cassel turned the gun on himself.

"Both were transported to Brandywine Hospital where they were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds."

From 6abc.com...

Cops Find Bodies In Locked Home

"LEBANON, PA — Lebanon police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found shot in a northside home early Thursday morning.

"Police were called to 314 Old North Ninth St. shortly after midnight for a disturbance inside a ground-floor apartment. Old North Ninth Street is a secluded block-long row of homes that remain from before the bridge over the nearby Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks was built two years ago.

"The witness who walked by the apartment reported hearing loud arguing and glass breaking inside the residence and called 9-1-1, according to a news release issued by Lebanon police.

"When officers arrived at the scene minutes later, there was no response at the door. However, officers could see a man down in the living room of the residence through a front window and forced entry, the release stated.

"Inside, officers found a male and a female both dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Nobody else was located inside the residence.

"The names of the victims have not been released pending notification of relatives. Autopsies were scheduled at Lehigh Valley Hospital for later Thursday.

"Lebanon police Chief Daniel Wright said the male victim was known to police.

"Wright could not say if a weapon was recovered at the scene but said bullet casings were found. He would not comment further on the incident, including whether he believed it was a murder/suicide.

"`This is an active, ongoing investigation,` he said."

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School Bus Driver Finds Dead Men In Car

"WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Police have determined that two Pottstown men found shot to death Oct. 17 was the result of a murder/suicide, according to a state police investigation report.

"Joseph E. McCullough III, 20, killed Steven E. Mixon, 27, before shooting himself with a .38 caliber revolver, according to the state police investigation report.

"A local school bus driver discovered the two men in a parked car on Forgedale Road in Washington Township at approximately 6:15 a.m. Both men were pronounced dead when police and emergency responders arrived on the scene.

"State police said there is no further information to be released at this time."

From pennlive.com...

Man Shoots Imaginary Girlfriend, Self

"FAIRVIEW TWP, PA — A Texas man thought a York County woman was his girlfriend, but she did not, which may have been the impetus for an early-morning murder/suicide Sunday in Fairview Township, according to York County Coroner Pam Gay.

"Gay said Monees Ahmad Ansari, 30, of Round Mountain, Tex., shot Cari Stailey, 32, in the head and then turned the gun on himself, firing a bullet into his head.

"`He (Ansari) thought they were boyfriend-girlfriend; she did not,` Gay said. `She was in a relationship with another man.`

"About 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Benyou Lane for a report of a disturbance between a man and a woman, according to a police statement released Sunday morning.

"`Upon arrival, police saw the man take the woman behind a storage shed and then heard gunshots,` the release states. `It is believed the man shot the woman, then shot himself, police said.`

"Both people were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

"The nature of the pair's relationship and the reason for the murder/suicide are still being investigated."

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Murder Suspect Found Dead In Parked Corvette

"ALLENPORT, PA — The man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Washington County was found dead in his car Wednesday.

"Jeanne Bennati, 51, was found dead from a single gunshot wound in front of her home on Locust Street in Allenport, Washington County, around 9 p.m. Tuesday.

"Wednesday morning, [reporters obtained] a photo of what appeared to be a car matching a description of the gunman's car on Route 88.

"State police later confirmed that the man was found dead inside the Corvette with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The coroner identified the man as Ryan Lee Foster.

"`That suspect was located approximately 4 miles from where the shooting involved Ms. Benatti. He was actually found in his vehicle in a parking lot deceased,` Trooper Stefanie Plume said. `They said there were some domestic incidents involving the two of them in the past and with the two of them recently splitting up.`

"The victim’s daughter told [reporters] that her mother was going through a divorce and she feared something like this would happen.

"Authorities said they continue to investigate what led up to the fatal shooting."

From wpxi.com...

Alcohol Suspected In Shooting Deaths

"SCRANTON, PA — When an argument broke out between neighbors Thomas E. Campion and Anthony M. Collins on Sunday night, Mr. Campion threatened to go into his house, come back outside and kill Mr. Collins.

"Then Mr. Campion retrieved a rifle and followed through on his threat, said Scranton Police Chief Carl Graziano.

"Police arrived on the 100 block of Green Place in the Pine Brook section of the city around 7 p.m. Sunday after reports of shots fired. They found Mr. Collins, 54, dead in the street.

"Mr. Campion, 65, shot himself as police closed in.

"`After (Mr. Campion) shot the victim we believe he fired several more shots in the area, potentially toward some of the other neighbors,` Chief Graziano said.

"Mr. Collins died from multiple gunshot wounds, said Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland on Monday. He ruled the death a homicide.

"Mr. Campion died from a single gunshot wound. His death is ruled a suicide, Mr. Rowland said.

"Chief Graziano said his department’s investigation of the incident is closed. Police found `there may have been some alcohol involved on the part of the shooter.`"

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Police Unclear On Motive In Death Of Immigrants

"ALLENTOWN, PA — A Syrian immigrant from Allentown shot and killed his ex-wife before killing himself today, according to the Lehigh County coroner.

"Coroner Scott Grim confirmed that Mouwaffak L. Makhoul, 51, shot and killed Etab Makhoul, 36, this morning at her home on 1931 East Greenleaf Street in Allentown.

"Mouwaffak L. Makhoul then shot and killed himself, Grim confirmed in a news release.

"Police were called to the home at 8:51 a.m. Grim pronounced Etab Makhoul dead at 9:31 a.m. and Mouwaffak L. Makhoul dead at 9:32 a.m. Both died of gunshot wounds to the body, Grim reported. Autopsies are scheduled for Monday.

"It's unclear what sparked the shooting. Police on the scene would not comment on the matter. Nor would Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim.

"Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said the motive remains unclear.

"`I know the parties were either divorced or estranged. I don't know anything beyond that,` he said."

Source: lehighvalley.com...

Police Find Three Gunshot Victims In Yard After 911 Call

"PHILADELPHIA, PA — Police say a man shot two people, then himself, in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.

"The gut-wrenching cries of a neighbor could be heard as word spread that something truly terrible had happened in front of 4205 Malta Street Monday afternoon.

"At 12:35 p.m., police responded to 911 calls of a man with a gun, then neighbors heard three gunshots.

"Officer found three people lying in the front yard, all with gunshot wounds to the head.

"Police believe the gunman was a 42-year-old man who had come to the row home looking for his girlfriend. She wasn't there. Instead, he came upon her 40-year-old sister and his girlfriend's 21-year-old son.

"`We do believe the 42-year-old male shot the female and the younger male and then shot himself in the head. All three are shot in the head,` Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson said.

"All three were transported to area hospitals in critical condition.

"Shortly before 2:00 p.m., the 40-year-old woman was pronounced dead.

"All afternoon, neighbors looked on; many of them began to cry as they learned the details of the shooting. They watched the crime scene unit do their work as investigators try to figure out what led up to the violence.

"Authorities have recovered the suspected weapon, a .45 caliber revolver, at the scene.

"Neighbors [told reporters] there had never been any problems before at the home.

"Police are looking to see if there are any prior domestic violence incidents involving the couple."

From 6abc.com...

Ex-Boyfriend Kills Rival, Teen Before Shooting Himself

"READING, PA — A man stormed into his ex-girlfriend's Reading apartment Monday morning and shot her 44-year-old boyfriend in bed in front of the woman and her 14-year-old son, then drove a few blocks and took his own life, city detectives said.

"Alexis Nogueras-Torres was shot at least once in the chest about 6:35 a.m. in the unit where he resided with the woman and her two sons in the Mount Penn Manor apartment complex at 601 S. 19th St., police said.

"The 43-year-old woman's other son, age 2, also was in the apartment but did not witness the shooting, police said. No one else was injured.

"Nogueras-Torres was pronounced dead at the scene by Berks County Deputy Coroner Matt Mears.

"An autopsy was completed Monday night but results weren't available, Deputy Coroner Chris Chesonis said. The death was ruled a homicide."

From readingeagle.com...

Couple Found Covered In Blood

"HAZELTON, PA — A husband and wife were found dead in their Hazleton home Sunday night, according to city police who continue to investigate the circumstances.

"Officers responded to Rear 805 N. James St. after a call to 911 alerted officials to two people found inside unresponsive and covered in blood. The pair, victims of apparent gunshot wounds, were pronounced dead at the scene by Luzerne County Deputy Coroner John Paletski.

"Deputy Coroner Jeff Stock identified the couple as Wayne Volciak, 55, and his wife, Michelle Volciak, 51.

"Michelle operated a cake and cupcake bakery from the building for multiple years called Michelle’s Creative Cakes, as a faded sign on the side of the building indicates. Monday afternoon a vehicle from Northeast Biohazard Remediation was parked in the driveway as an American flag and a Pennsylvania flag waved in the breeze in the then-quiet neighborhood.

"The Volciaks, Stock said, were found in the same room of the home by their daughter, who called Luzerne County 911, upon finding them Sunday night.

"Though no official time of death has been released yet, the couple died within hours of being found, Stock said. The coroner’s office continues to investigate."

From standardspeaker.com...

Closing Time

"BROCKPORT, PA — Police are investigating an overnight attempted homicide/suicide in Brockport, Elk County.

"Police [told reporters] that it happened around midnight at the Brockport Army & Navy Club.

"State police say 31-year-old Eric Carlson became upset with the bartender as she was trying to close the bar.

"An argument broke out between the two when the 20-year-old bartender attempted to get Carlson to leave.

"Police say Carlson shot the victim multiple times with a pistol.

"Police say he then shot himself.

"The victim, whose name has yet to be released, was flown to UPMC Altoona.

"Her condition is unknown at this time.

"Carlson died at the scene."

From weareCentralPA.com...

Nurse Killer Had Lengthy Criminal Record

"PHILADELPHIA, PA — A nurse found dead in a South Philadelphia home Sunday had been gunned down by her boyfriend, who then shot himself to death, police said this morning.

"Police responding to a report of gunfire just before 10 a.m. found the bodies of Aimee Girard, a nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and William Teves, 24, inside a home on Hutchinson Street near Ritner, said Officer Jillian Russell, a police spokeswoman.

"Girard, 26, attended Jefferson's nursing school, began her career there as a nurse extern in July 2012 and was hired as a staff nurse in August 2013, said Jacqueline Kozloski, a hospital spokeswoman.

"`We are saddened to hear of the passing of Aimee Girard and extend our deepest sympathy to Aimee’s family,` Kozloski said.

"Police say she lived at the address where she was killed, but according to her obituary, she's from Gloucester, N.J. Teves, who lived on Beverly Road in Somerton, had a lengthy criminal record, including arrests for aggravated assault, robbery, terroristic threats and other offenses, court records show."

From philly.com...

Killer Drops Off Kids Before Shooting Himself

"DREXEL HILL, PA — A multi-state manhunt for a suspect who allegedly killed his wife before kidnapping her children, ended Thursday in Staten Island where the boys were discovered safe and the suspect dead.

"Before the fatal chain of events police say 31-year-old Keith Belajonas left an eerie message on Facebook.

"Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood says Belajonas `posted on Facebook that he had an argument with his (wife), she was cheating on him ... and he won the argument.`

"Keith’s wife, 28-year-old Christina Belajonas was found in the family’s Pennsylvania home, dead after a gun shot wound to the head and multiple stab wounds.

"The lifeless body of Keith Belajonas, was found in a car near Bartlett and Katan avenues at about 8 a.m., police said.

Belajonas had been the subject of an Amber Alert first issued in Pennsylvania after he snatched two boys—between ages 4 and 7—about 3 a.m. Thursday from a home on 251 Abbey Terrace in Drexel Hill.

"The children were found safe about 6 a.m. at a CVS in Staten Island, but Belajonas was not with them, authorities said.

"Soon after, he was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound though it was not immediately known if it was self-inflicted."

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