Ross Township-Shooting Victims-Obituary

Ross Township Shooting Victims

Obituary

SAYLORSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who fatally shot a township official and two others during a municipal meeting in northeastern Pennsylvania was about to fire more rounds when he was wrestled to the ground, possibly preventing more bloodshed, authorities said Tuesday.

About 15 to 18 residents and town officials were at the meeting Monday night in Ross Township when the gunfire erupted, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Gerard J. Kozic, 53, and James V. LaGuardia, 64, both of Saylorsburg, were pronounced dead at the scene, Allen said. David Fleetwood, 62, who died after being flown to Lehigh Valley Medical Center, was a Chestnuthill Township supervisor who doubled as the Ross Township zoning officer, the coroner said.

A spokesman for Pocono Medical Center told the Pocono Record newspaper that Newell and two other people injured in the shooting were released from the hospital late Monday.

The shooting happened during Ross Township's monthly meeting, held a short drive from Newell's property in the Pocono Mountains, about 85 miles north of Philadelphia.

JOANN LOVIGLIO, Associated Press
MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press




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Death is always a difficult thing but when it's unexpected it is always very hard. To the people who lost their lives families and friends you have my deepest sympathy. Please rely upon the God of comfort to ease the hurt.

Rest in peace.May God give comfort to the families of this terrible tragedy.

Rest in peace.May God give comfort to the families of this terrible tragedy.

Rest in peace.Jerry you will be sadly missed at Calandras .What a talented musician and singer.

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We have God's assurance that a time will come when the wicked one will be no more and the earth will be peaceful. The victim's and their families are in my prayers.
Psalms 37:10,11

May God s peace be with you in saylorsburg today and always

Let the Almighty God grant peace and comfort to the families and help them to find love from friends and family during this difficult time. Romans 15:33

to the families of deceased so sorry for your lost