Venus Man Fatally Shoots Self in Car During Argument in Erie

| October 22, 2018

SUMMIT TWP., ERIE CO., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a Venus man was pronounced dead after he reportedly shot himself during an argument on Sunday evening in Summit Township, Erie County.

According to a release issued by Erie-based State Police, around 4:55 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, a known 26-year-old Venus man was traveling southbound on State Route 19 in front of New Motors on Peach Street when he reportedly engaged in an argument with a known Seneca woman.

According to the woman, the man shot himself because of the nature of the argument.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.


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