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Lesli Kelly, 49, was shot dead in the parking lot of Penn State Beaver College on Wednesday afternoon. Her ex-husband William Kelly is suspected of shooting Leslie and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide.
Ms. Kelly was employed as a food service worker on campus at Penn State Beaver College. She was reportedly shot dead in the parking lot outside the Student Union building. Her husband, William, allegedly lured her to her death under the pretenses of providing Christmas presents for their three children.
Instead of handing over X-Mas present, William reportedly pulled out two .45 caliber handguns and let out 8-15 shots. William is accused of shooting and killing his wife before turning the gun on himself. The case is being investigated as a murder-suicide. The shooting reportedly occurred at 3:40 P.M in the parking lot outside the Student Union building in the Brodhead Bistro area.
Kelly’s fiance, John Ward, said he witnessed the fatal shooting firsthand. He said, “I will never forgive the man that murdered her right in front of my eyes.”
“Please know that the threat has ended and that your safety and security remain our number one priority. Our campus police are vigilant; please avoid the student union building and food services area until further notice,” Penn State Beaver Chancellor Jenifer S. Cushman wrote on the school’s Facebook page.
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Cushman added, “We understand this is a traumatic event for our campus community. Students, faculty and staff who may be in need should contact counseling services at 724-773-3961.”
Who is Lesli Kelly?
Lesli Kelly is the wife of the Penn State Beaver shooting suspect. She was murdered on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Her husband, William Kelly, is her suspected murderer.
Together, Lesli and William had three children. They had recently divorced.
Lesli was an employee at Penn State Beaver College as a food service worker. Her 52-year-old husband was neither employed nor was he a student enrolled at the school.
She was a resident of Ohioville, Pennslyvania.
According to Lesli’s finace, John Ward, the couple had made at least 50 reports of harassment and intimidation by Willaim Kelly.
“We told every cop, every judge, the lawyers, people we worked with,” Ward said. “Everyone that knew us knew that we were in fear for her safety. And nobody would lift a finger.”
Rest in peace, Lesli Kelly.
