2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Fayette County
HOPWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) — State police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Fayette County.
Police were called Friday to Hopwood around 3 p.m. A large police presence formed on Atlas Road.
Police have not identified the victim or suspect. No motive has been determined at this time.
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Police said 55-year-old Brian Coll was outside George R. Smalley Company when he was shot multiple times. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to police, 50-year-old Craig Rishel was upset Coll was in a relationship with his ex-wife, so Rishel went to Coll's workplace and shot him.
Rishel tried to get into the business where his ex-wife also worked, but police said he couldn't get in and left the scene.
Troopers said they found Rishel next to his vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they found him with two guns and multiple handwritten notes explaining his actions.