ERIE, Pa. – Accused Facebook killer Steve Stephens has been found dead in Erie Pennsylvania, according to early reports.
The Erie Times-News reports that Stephens was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sitting in a white Ford Fusion Tuesday morning.
Confirmed: Cleveland Facebook shooter Steve Stephens has killed himself in #Erie.
— GoErie (@GoErie) April 18, 2017
Stephens posted a video to Facebook showing him shooting and killing a 74-year-old man, sparking a nationwide manhunt.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed in a Tweet that Stephens shot himself after a brief chase:
Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP members in Erie County. After a brief pursuit, Stephens shot and killed himself.
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 18, 2017
Stay tuned to WGNO for more information as this story develops.
