Connor Swarner, age 1

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Lost to gun violence on January 23, 2025 in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo
• Facebook

News sources:

• Triple Murder-Suicide: Preschooler, Toddler, Mom Killed By PA Dad Before Turning Gun On Self
• 4 people dead, including 2 children, in apparent murder-suicide
• Jan 24: Local News 8: 4 people dead, including 2 children, in apparent murder-suicide - Local News 8
• MSN
• WSIL-TV: 4 people dead, including 2 children, in apparent murder-suicide in Pennsylvania
• WTAE: Family of 4 found dead in apparent triple murder-suicide in Westmoreland County
• 4 people dead, including 2 children, in Westmoreland County murder-suicide
• BNO News: Pennsylvania family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Evelyn Swarner, age 5
• Karen Swarner, age 32

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