State Police are investigating a murder suicide in Franklin County.
On Tuesday, Washington Township Police responded to a report of gunshots at a home along Mar-Penn Avenue. When they arrived they found John Fleagle had shot and killed his wife Cathy, and then shot his 18-year-old stepson Mitchell Robinson, injuring him in the arm.
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rob Hicks says, Fleagle then turned the gun on himself. "He turned the gun on himself and shot himself."
Hicks said the township police knew the victims, so they called in for backup. "When they arrived on scene, recognized the victims and found out what happen they contact Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg to conduct an investigation."
John was a former Washington Township Police Officer and a former Fire Chief in Blue Ridge Summit. Cathy was an administrator with the Washington Township Police Station.
People who knew the Fleagles said they were a nice couple. And according to Facebook, the couple owned a mobile barbecue business.
For now, state police continue to investigate the details. At this point and time the motive is still unknown
Pennsylvania State Police are handling the investigation because of the relationship victims had with the Washington Township Police.
Mitchell Robinson the victims son and shooters step-son was sent to a Maryland hospital and his condition remains unclear.
On Tuesday, Washington Township Police responded to a report of gunshots at a home along Mar-Penn Avenue. When they arrived they found John Fleagle had shot and killed his wife Cathy, and then shot his 18-year-old stepson Mitchell Robinson, injuring him in the arm.
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rob Hicks says, Fleagle then turned the gun on himself. "He turned the gun on himself and shot himself."
Hicks said the township police knew the victims, so they called in for backup. "When they arrived on scene, recognized the victims and found out what happen they contact Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg to conduct an investigation."
John was a former Washington Township Police Officer and a former Fire Chief in Blue Ridge Summit. Cathy was an administrator with the Washington Township Police Station.
People who knew the Fleagles said they were a nice couple. And according to Facebook, the couple owned a mobile barbecue business.
For now, state police continue to investigate the details. At this point and time the motive is still unknown
Pennsylvania State Police are handling the investigation because of the relationship victims had with the Washington Township Police.
Mitchell Robinson the victims son and shooters step-son was sent to a Maryland hospital and his condition remains unclear.