Two parents and their two teenage children were shot and killed in what Officials in Pennsylvania They say it is a clear murder-suicide.
While the investigation is still in its preliminary stages, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Biebel described the incident as a triple murder-suicide.
The DA's Office and North Sewickley Township Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that first responders were called to the Pittsburgh suburb of North Sewickley on Sunday at approximately 8:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Authorities later determined that the 911 call came from inside the home.
When officers arrived, they found the bodies of the parents, Clifford, 51, and Michelle Hunt, 48, and their two teenage boys, 18-year-old Clifford Jr. and his 16-year-old brother, in serious condition. The teens, each of whom had gunshot wounds to the head, were taken to a Pittsburgh hospital, but died Monday.
The prosecutor said the preliminary investigation shows that Clifford Hunt Jr. shot and killed his parents and brother before committing suicide. (Michele Tomescu Hunt via Facebook)
The authorities said The preliminary investigation revealed that Clifford Jr. shot and killed his parents and brother before shooting himself.
“At this point, it appears that the eldest son, Clifford Jr., may have been the last person alive. There were several weapons taken from the scene.” He told WTAE-TV. He added: “We are still identifying the weapons used and by whom, and trying to piece together a timeline of what might happen.”
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Police were called to the Hunts' family home in North Sewickley, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. (google maps)
The small town was left reeling after the murders, with one resident commenting that it was difficult for people to “wrap their heads around” the shootings.
Jennifer Lanham, who worked near the Hunts' home, was told by one of her employees that police asked them to close their store out of an abundance of caution after the incident.
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“Everyone here knows everyone. You know, we're a very close-knit community. Everyone cares about everyone. So something like this is a tragedy like no other here,” Lanham told WTAE-TV.
“It's really scary. It's really hard to wrap your head around something like this, because This is a multiple homicide “In a small town,” she told the outlet. “You don't hear that every day, and it's amazing.”
One of Michelle's friends recalled that the 48-year-old mother of two is an animal lover.
“It's not just one tragedy, but four at the same time,” Autumn Ashurst told WTAE-TV. “People are, one, desperate for answers, and two, desperate to know how they can help.”
Michelle and Cody Hunt are remembered for their love of aviation and their volunteer work at a local museum. (Aircraft Heritage Museum)
Michelle and Cody shared a love of aviation and volunteered at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Beaver Falls. The nonprofit said they “will be greatly missed” at the museum.
“Michelle has served as Secretary for the past two years. Both Michele and Cody were avid C-123K Fairchild Provider 'Thunder Pig' aircrewmen. They often flew together on the Thunder Pig for air shows and flyovers and were very proud of the C-123K Fairchild Provider 'Thunder Pig',” the museum wrote in a statement. “The fact that it is the last known C-123 still flying in the world.” “They both loved the plane, had extensive knowledge of it, and enjoyed sharing its history with people who toured it during air shows.”
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The museum noted that Cody had recently passed his pilot's license exams and dreamed of flying in the Air Force. They said Michelle was a committed volunteer who “always showed up with a smile on her face and ready to get to work.”
“She will be missed by everyone at the museum and all the visitors she and Cody happily welcomed to the museum,” they said. “Michelle and Cody will be honored and memorialized at the museum so that everyone who enters will know their contribution and dedicated service to our organization. May they both fly high on the wings of angels.”
Cody Hunt dreamed of joining the US Air Force after graduation. (Michele Tomescu Hunt via Facebook)
In a statement Released earlier this week, Cody's school, Riverside High School, paid tribute to the 11th grader by highlighting his love of flying, participating in the school marching band as a saxophonist and his compassion for others.
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“Cody's classroom teachers and friends will say he was kind-hearted and always helpful to others. He will be greatly missed by everyone at Riverside,” the statement read.
Bill Hunt was found dead alongside his wife, Michelle, in what authorities are calling a triple murder-suicide. (Bill Hunt via Facebook)
Friend Michelle Hunt has organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of the four funerals. (GoFundMe)
Elsewhere, the community has banded together to honor the family by launching a GoFundMe with the goal of covering the cost of four funerals.
“The unthinkable has happened to everyone they knew and loved, and this tragedy has devastated the community,” said a statement from Autumn Stang, GoFundMe organizer. “This family of 4 from North Sewickley lost their lives in a tragedy that we are all still struggling to come to terms with.”
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in job After the shooting, the North Sewickley Police Department said it was a “contained incident” and that there was no threat to the public.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Riverside-Beaver County School District and the Air Heritage Aviation Museum for comment.
