Pennsylvania Tragedy: Six Feared Dead, Son Identified as Gunman

_{Six family members feared dead in Pennsylvania house fire and gunfight(Via X (twitter), AP)}

In a devastating incident in Pennsylvania, a family tragedy unfolded as six members are feared dead following a house fire and gunfight. The harrowing event involved intentional arson amid gunfire, leaving two police officers injured. The identified gunman, Canh Le, according to the grandmother, Chin Le, engaged in a heated argument with her 13-year-old niece, prompting the family to leave the house. Upon calling 911, they witnessed the house engulfed in flames. The victims include Xuong Le, his wife Britni Le, and their three children—Xavier, NaKayla, and Talya. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer confirmed the fear of six casualties, comprising three adults and three children.

A neighbor recounted hearing gunshots and later detecting the scent of smoke, prompting a swift police response. Officers David Schiazza and John Meehan suffered gunshot wounds during the intervention, requiring medical attention. Derrick Richardson, another neighbor, described the chaotic scene with police surrounding the area and expressed the profound fear experienced by residents. The incident remains under investigation, shedding light on a tragic event that has left a community in shock.

Feb. 9, 2024 1:53 p.m. 1471

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