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Man shoots Kenyan wife, 2 daughters, then commits suicide in the US

A man reportedly shot and killed his wife, and two lovely daughters before committing suicide. From the photo shared, the family was living in the US, Valley Station, Southwest Jefferson County.

Police suspect that 60-year-old Gary Stanton was the perpetrator in this incident, shooting and killing two girls, ages 11 and 17, as well as a lady, 49-year-old Mary Njoki Muchoki Stanton, inside the home.

After that, according to LMPD, Gary committed suicide.

The bizarre story was broken via Twitter by Mwaniki Brian Muchemi, who is a brother to the deceased woman.

“Yesterday, my sister and her two daughters were shot by her husband, who later committed suicide. I don’t know the cause but I pray they all rest in peace,” Brian Muchemi’s viral tweet read.

Tweet by Mwaniki
Tweet by Mwaniki

Kenyans send condolences messages to Mwaniki

“I went to catho and did my under grad with Njoki @brian_muchemi she was the happiest person ever…always had a plan…and her laugh you could hear it a mile away. She was a born leader and stood up for people. She was a lovely soul…. May her soul rest in peace.”

“Mwaniki😫,sincere condolences from my end,may you also find peace of mind and that of heart,may God be your source of solace during this excruciating trying time🤎”

“Poleni sana Muchemi,must be very hard for the family,Munge awe nanyi wakati huu mgumu”

“Oh gosh! So sorry to read this. May their souls rest in perfect peace🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾, and may the love and support of family and friends help you through this terribly difficult time.”

Our deepest condolences to family and friends, Rest In Peace!

Robert Makasi

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