Double Murder Suspect Shot By Police In Lower Moreland

LOWER MORELAND, PA -- A man who police said killed his wife and mother in law was shot to death by police in Lower Moreland, authorities said.

The incident occurred on March 2 at around 7:30 p.m. at a home on the 3400 block of Chippendale Street in Northeast Philadelphia.

The suspect's wife, 42, and mother-in-law, 71, were both shot in the head, and died soon after police arrived on the scene.

The suspect, 44, fled the area after the shooting. His silver Nissan Rogue was spotted on Veree and Red Lion roads in the city's Bustleton section, police said.

Officers pursued the vehicle to Lower Moreland Township, where the vehicle pulled over in the parking lot of the Bethayres Train Depot on Station Avenue, police said.

The suspect got out of his vehicle and allegedly pointed a gun at officers, which led to four officers to shoot at the suspect, striking him in the right arm, police said.

Police said the suspect got back inside his vehicle and was then arrested. He is in stable condition, police said.

Police found a loaded 9mm handgun in the suspect's vehicle.

Authorities have not released the names of the victims or suspect.

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