Police: Philly man shoots at family member before killing self at a burial in Bucks

A 50-year-old Philadelphia man attending a burial in Bucks County on Wednesday fired at a family member before fatally turning the gun on himself.

Police said the shooting happened just before 2 p.m. at Roosevelt Cemetery, 2701 Old Lincoln Highway, in Bensalem.

Bensalem police Lt. William McVey said the man, whose identity was not released, had an altercation with a family member during the burial. He then fired several shots in the family member’s direction before shooting himself.

No other injuries were reported, and no further information was released.

Published: October 26, 2016 — 5:22 PM EDT | Updated: October 26, 2016 — 5:32 PM EDT
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