A tragic event has shaken the community of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, where George Lesniak, 63, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Cathleen Lesniak59 years old, local authorities reported.
The tragic incident occurred on January 18 around 6:00 p.m., and shortly after the shooting, Lesniak posted a chilling confession on Facebook before taking his own life, reported New YorkPost.
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department said the shooting took place at the family residence, a spacious house with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found George Lesniak with a “fatal self-inflicted injury.”
In his Facebook post to an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) support group, Lesniak alleged that he had killed his wife after learning of her alleged infidelity. “My wife admitted to cheating on me, so I killed her. “I am about to commit suicide,” he wrote before taking his own life.
More than 34 years of marriage
The couple had been married for more than 34 years and his death has left the community in shock. Law enforcement officials have stated that there is no threat to the public and are conducting a thorough investigation due to the “complex nature” of the case.
“This incident is deeply tragic and we urge the community to keep the family in their thoughts during this difficult time,” authorities added.
Although the deaths are suspected to be the result of a murder-suicide, authorities have not yet officially confirmed this theory.. Lesniak’s original post was deleted shortly after the incident.
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