On May 12, 2021, 81-year-old Margaret Maxine Krietzer Kahrer was found dead in her Dewey Avenue residence in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting between neighbors; officers discovered Kahrer deceased in one unit and 78-year-old John Charles Micco fatally shot in the adjoining unit. A third victim, Kevin Ross, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was treated at a hospital.

Police identified 59-year-old Louis Esposito, Kahrer’s son, as the primary suspect. Esposito was found in the duplex basement and reportedly confessed to shooting Kahrer, Micco, and Ross. After arrest he allegedly attempted to escape by pulling a fire alarm at the police station and was charged with two counts of criminal homicide, one count of attempted homicide, and one count of attempted escape.

Margaret Kahrer, born November 25, 1939, was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and crafting blankets. She was survived by three children, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. If anyone knew Margaret or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.