Husband and Wife Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at Erie County Nursing Home
A husband and wife were found dead following a shooting incident at a nursing home in Erie County, which authorities suspect to be a murder-suicide.

Cleveland Akron, OH, October 2, 2026 —
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of a husband and wife at a nursing home in Erie County. The incident is currently being treated as a suspected murder-suicide.
Details surrounding the event remain limited. The names of the deceased individuals have not yet been publicly released by authorities. The specific nursing home where the incident occurred has also not been identified at this time.
Law enforcement officials responded to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of a man and a woman. Preliminary investigations suggest that the deaths are the result of a murder-suicide, though the official cause of death for both individuals is pending autopsy results.
The timeline of the incident, including when the shooting took place and when the bodies were discovered, has not been provided. Information regarding how the alleged perpetrator gained access to the nursing home, or if any residents or staff members were present or endangered during the incident, is also not available.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the specific circumstances leading up to the deaths and the recovery of any weapons, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Authorities have stated that they are working to gather more information and will provide updates as they become available. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Cliff Pinckard on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
Media gallery

