89-year-old dead, 90-year-old injured after murder, attempted suicide inside nursing home: DA
District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe said an 89-year-old woman was shot and killed inside her room.
EAST COVENTRY TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Police in Chester County are investigating a murder and an attempted suicide inside a nursing home, according to the district attorney's office.
The shots rang out sometime after 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Manatawny Manor Nursing Home.
Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe said a 90-year-old man shot and killed an 89-year-old woman in her room before turning the gun on himself.
The 90-year-old remains hospitalized but there was no word on his condition.
Authorities said there was another patient inside the room when the shots rang out but there were no reports of any other physical injuries.
Shawn Johnson, who is an employee of the nursing home, says he had the day off but went to the facility to check on the patients and staff.
"It's crazy. I was shook up when I heard about it," said Johnson.
Pat Erb says her father lives in the facility and was inside his room when the shooting happened.
"He said he just heard some ruckus going on and they closed his room door," said Erb.
The D.A. said the circumstances of the shooting, including the relationship between those involved, are still under investigation.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Chester County Detectives at 610-344-6866.
