Authorities found his body on the stairs of the home with the gun next to him. Fitzpatrick described the murder-suicide as “absolutely the worst case scenario that we run into.” He noted that there was no call to police beforehand and that the victims didn’t have a chance to defend themselves. Fitzpatrick also mentioned that there was no history of domestic violence at the house.
Neighbors were shocked by the news, describing the DeLucia family as private and quiet. One neighbor said that she had never heard of any problems at the home and was stunned by the tragedy. Another neighbor mentioned that the family had lived in the house for many years and mostly kept to themselves.
DeLucia’s siblings were reportedly in town to handle their mother’s affairs after her passing. It is unclear what set him off but authorities believe it may have been the pending sale of the house. Fitzpatrick mentioned that DeLucia’s world was changing rapidly with his mother’s death, and he was not handling it well.
The community has been left in shock and disbelief over the brutal murders and suicide. Fitzpatrick noted that these types of incidents are rare in the area and that the police department would be providing resources to anyone who may be struggling with the news. He emphasized the importance of reaching out for help if needed during such a difficult time.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind the tragic events. They are also working to determine how DeLucia obtained the Mossberg shotgun used in the killings. The gun was unregistered, and it is unknown how he acquired it. The investigation is ongoing to piece together what led DeLucia to commit such a heinous act against his own family members before taking his own life.
In the wake of the tragedy, the community is left mourning the loss of four innocent lives. The DeLucia family and their loved ones are left to grapple with the devastating outcome of a family conflict that turned deadly. As the investigation continues, authorities hope to provide answers to the many questions that remain about the events leading up to the horrific murder-suicide.
