EAST LANSDOWNE, Pennsylvania – A tragic shooting and house fire in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, has left six family members presumed dead, including four adults and two children. The alleged gunman, identified as Canh Le, reportedly got into an argument with his 13-year-old niece before the devastating events unfolded.
According to his mother, Chin Le, she heard her son and his niece arguing before he mentioned getting a gun. She expressed confusion as to why her son, who had no history of mental illness, would have a gun. Yet, investigators have yet to confirm the identities of those killed.
The victims are believed to include the alleged shooter’s brother, Xuong Le, his wife, Britni Le, and their three children: NaKayla, 13, NaTayla, 17, and Xavier, 10. The shooter’s mother, who was removed from the home before the tragic events, reported that her husband dialed 911 after removing her from the home.
Responding to reports of a young girl being shot, officers arrived at the residence and were subsequently shot. However, both officers are expected to survive their injuries. It is unclear how many victims died by gunshot versus by fire, as autopsies are yet to determine the causes of death.
Emergency crews have been working to recover the family’s bodies, as the details surrounding this tragic event continue to unfold. Witnesses described hearing gunshots and witnessing an intense fire, highlighting the terrifying and devastating nature of the incident. The fire took hours to tame, with fire crews initially being kept away due to the ongoing gunfire.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, further details and insights are expected to emerge, shedding light on the events leading up to this heart-wrenching loss. It is a time of profound sorrow and shock for all those impacted by the devastating shooting and house fire in East Lansdowne.