A domestic killing spree in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania left six people dead across multiple municipalities before the suspect was found dead the following day.
Key Facts
- Date
- December 15, 2014
- Victims killed
- 6 people
- Wounded
- 1 teenage boy
- Suspect
- Bradley William Stone, age 35, of Pennsburg, PA
- Suspect's death
- Found dead in woods near home; apparent drug overdose suicide
- Locations
- Lower Salford Township, Lansdale, and Souderton
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Bradley William Stone, a 35-year-old resident of Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, targeted his ex-wife and her family members in what authorities characterized as a domestic dispute-driven attack. The killings began around 3:30 a.m. on December 15, 2014, suggesting premeditation. The precise personal grievances that precipitated the attack were not fully disclosed publicly.
Stone carried out a killing spree across multiple locations in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A woman was found dead in Lower Salford Township, two more in Lansdale, and three additional victims along with a wounded teenage boy in Souderton. Most victims were shot, though some were also stabbed. In total, six people were killed during the attack.
An extensive manhunt was launched by law enforcement following the shootings. Stone was located dead in wooded area near his home the day after the killings, having apparently committed suicide by overdosing on multiple drugs. The incident drew attention to the dangers of domestic violence and its potential for lethal escalation across multiple victims and locations.