Pennsylvania State Police respond to apparent murder-suicide in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police responded to an obvious murder-suicide in Fayette County on Friday, in response to a launch from police.

Police stated Fayette County 911 obtained a name reporting a male had been shot at 79 Atlas Highway at roughly 3 p.m.

Troopers responded to the scene and situated the sufferer, Brian Coll. In line with police, Coll had a number of gunshot wounds.

Coll was taken to Uniontown Hospital, the place he was pronounced deceased by medical workers.

After speaking to witnesses on the scene, police stated the shooter was recognized as Craig Rishel. Rishel fled the scene previous to the arrival of troopers.

Rishel was situated after the capturing in his automobile with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

In line with police, the investigation confirmed that Rishel was offended with Coll, who was in a relationship with Rishel’s ex-wife.

Police stated that Rishel went to Coll’s place of business, the place he situated Coll within the car parking zone and tried to enter the enterprise the place Rishel’s spouse additionally labored. He was unable to enter the enterprise and subsequently left the scene.

The police launch stated that Rishel was situated with two firearms, and a number of handwritten notes explaining his actions.

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