A family of four is dead in Pittsburgh after the eldest son reportedly went on a shooting rampage inside their home, before turning the gun on himself.
Police made the horrific discovery after a 911 call was placed on Sunday evening. When police arrived shortly after 8:30 p.m., they found parents, Clifford Hunt Sr. and Michelle Hunt, 51 and 48, dead from gunshot wounds to the head, KDKA News reported. Their teenage sons, Clifford Jr. and Cody, also shot in the head, were clinging to life. Both later died.
Police believe that the eldest son, 19-year-old Clifford Jr., killed the family before shooting himself. Authorities also believe that an abandoned 911 call was made by Cody, 16, during the shooting, WPXI News 11 reported.
"At this stage, it does look like the older son, Clifford Jr., may have been the last one alive. There were several weapons were taken from the scene. [We are] still sorting out what weapons were used and on who, trying to piece together a timeline of what might have happened," Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible told KDKA.
"It's not only one tragedy, but it's four all at the same time, and I can't imagine how many lives are ruined over this," Autumn Ashurst, who had delivered a family of ducks to Michelle just hours prior to the shootings, told WPXI. "It's insane."
A GoFundMe has been established for the family."We have found placement for all farm animals and our main focus now is helping the parents of Michelle and Bill offset the cost of 4 funerals," the page states.
WTAE reported that the Riverside School District released a statement regarding Cody Hunt to district families:
"It is with great sadness that we inform you that RHS student Cody Hunt passed away in an incident that occurred Sunday night. Cody, a dedicated Junior at Riverside High School, was a member of the National Honor Society. He played the saxophone in the school's Marching Band and was passionate about aviation and history. Eager to serve his country, Cody planned to apply to the United States Air Force Academy. He also volunteered at the Air Heritage Museum in Chippewa, where he shared his love for aviation with visitors. Cody's classroom teachers and friends would say he was kind-hearted and always helped others. Everyone at Riverside will miss him dearly.
Throughout the week, the District has made all Riverside counselors available for student and staff needs, and the Beaver County Prevention Network and Hope Therapy dogs will be available in the High School.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cody's family, friends, and educators. On behalf of Riverside Beaver County School District, we express our deepest condolences and offer unwavering support to those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy."
