Penn State Beaver Shooting: 2 Dead In Murder-Suicide

PITTSBURGH, PA - Two people died in an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday on the Penn State Beaver Campus about 30 miles from Pittsburgh in Beaver County. No students were involved in the incident.

Pennsylvania State Police identified the victim as Lesli Kelly, 49, a food services employee at the campus. Police said she was shot in a parking lot by her estranged husband, William Kelly, 52, who then shot and killed himself.

The Kellys were recently divorced and were having child custody issues, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. William Kelly went to the campus supposedly to drop off a Christmas present, but instead opened fire on his ex-wife.

Penn State President Eric Barron said in a statement following the shooting. "Our deepest sympathies go to the victim's family and friends during this very difficult time, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Beaver community."

Barron added that counselors are available for those struggling to cope with the tragedy.

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