Facebook murder suspect found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Pennsylvania
UPDATE
Maggie Green, Stephens’ mother, told the press she heard news of her son’s death on the radio. She said she believed all along it would end in suicide and added, “Steve was a good Christian person…. He just snapped…. He had a gambling problem.”
It is not believed at this time that Stephens killed anyone other than his initial target, 74-year-old Robert Goodwin.
Police have confirmed Steve Stephens committed suicide in Erie
Posted by GoErie.com | Erie Times-News on Tuesday, April 18, 2017
ERIE, Pa. — Facebook murder suspect Steve Stephens was found dead inside a vehicle in Pennsylvania following a brief pursuit on Tuesday, according to police.
“Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP members in Erie County. After a brief pursuit, Stephens shot and killed himself.” — Pennsylvania State Police
Stephens was found dead inside a white Ford Fusion, according to the Erie Times-News.
According to WJW, police in Cleveland will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. ET regarding the case.
Police say Stephens, 37, murdered a man on East 93rd Street in Cleveland Sunday afternoon. Stephens posted video of the crime on his Facebook page, then in a series of other live videos, claimed to kill others.
According to Cleveland police, 74-year-old Robert Godwin, Sr. was the only victim.
Story is developing…
Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP members in Erie County. After a brief pursuit, Stephens shot and killed himself.
Cleveland shooter Steve Stephens found in Erie on Buffalo Rd by Rodger Young Park. Dead in vehicle of self inflicted gun shot wound.
