76-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man Kills Wife for Complaining About His Gun, Shoots Daughter Dead and Boasts About His Shooting Skills to Police

Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Wife and Daughter

A tragic incident unfolded in Pennsylvania, as a man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of his wife and daughter. The man, identified as 76-year-old Roger Hanks, was allegedly cleaning his gun while in an argument with his wife, 75-year-old Judith Hanks. In a fit of rage, Roger shot Judith and their daughter, Emily, 37. The full story was reported by Martha Williams For Dailymail.Com.

Details of the Pennsylvania Shooting Incident

A report from ABC reveals that the Pennsylvania shooting incident happened at the Hanks’ residence, a $746,000, four-bed three-bath single-family house located in the 200 block of Wiltshire Drive. After the shooting, Roger was found in his garage and immediately taken into custody. During his admission, Roger confessed that he’d been drinking whiskey and beer earlier in the day.

The tragedy began with an argument between Roger and Judith about gun safety. The argument escalated, ending with Roger shooting his wife. When their daughter Emily tried to confront him, he also shot her. The affidavit revealed that Roger aimed his weapon at the chest area of both women.

Affectionate Mother-Daughter Relationship

Despite the tragic end, the Hanks family appeared to be a tight-knit family from Judith’s social media posts. Her Instagram account showed how close she was with Emily, often posting sweet pictures of the two of them during trips to New York City and spending time together with their dogs. Emily, according to her LinkedIn profile, graduated from the University of Miami and worked as a consulting director for a risk management and governance company in Chicago.

Justice for the Victims

The Pennsylvania man now faces first-degree murder charges for the shooting of his wife and daughter. According to the police, two spent shell casings and the gun used in the shooting were found at the scene. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of gun safety and the tragic consequences that can arise from domestic violence.