Murder-Suicide Investigated at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home

by Breaking Local News Report
Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Chester County, PA – On Wednesday, the East Coventry Police Department along with Chester County Detectives addressed a murder-suicide case at the Manatawny Manor Nursing Home. Authorities responded following a 9-1-1 call reporting gunfire at the facility.

Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered an 89-year-old woman deceased and a 90-year-old man with a severe self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The firearm was located at the scene. The wounded man, identified as the deceased woman’s husband, was taken to Reading Hospital but did not survive.

There have been no other injuries reported apart from the two individuals involved. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing threat to the public or those residing in the nursing home.

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