Crime
Kyler Young Shot and Killed Kristina Schwaighofer Before Taking His Own Life in Apparent Tulsa Murder-Suicide
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a woman and her boyfriend were found dead inside their home Thursday afternoon following a welfare check requested by concerned co-workers.
Authorities identified the victims as 39-year-old Kristina Schwaighofer and 35-year-old Kyler Young.
Investigators believe Young fatally shot Schwaighofer before taking his own life.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, officers with the Riverside Division were dispatched at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, to a residence near East 51st Street and South Boston Place after Schwaighofer failed to report to work.
Police said Schwaighofer’s co-workers became increasingly concerned when she did not arrive for work and could not be reached by phone or text message.
A neighbor, who also worked with Schwaighofer, told reporters she drove to the home after repeated attempts to contact her were unsuccessful. When she arrived, she noticed Schwaighofer’s vehicle was still parked in the driveway.
The neighbor said she sent one final text message warning that if she did not receive a response, she would call 911. After receiving no reply, she contacted emergency services and requested a welfare check.
When officers arrived at the residence, they looked through a window and observed a man lying on the floor with a handgun nearby.
Concerned that someone inside may still need assistance, officers forced entry through a window.
Inside the residence, they found Schwaighofer deceased in a chair in the living room. Young was also found dead nearby from what investigators described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Based on the preliminary investigation, Tulsa police believe Young shot Schwaighofer before taking his own life.
Authorities emphasized that the case remains under investigation and that the findings are preliminary pending completion of the investigation and review by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Police also confirmed there is no evidence that any other individuals were involved in the incident.
Neighbors told reporters the couple had been dating for several years and had recently been experiencing relationship problems.
One neighbor said Young had struggled with personal issues and that tensions reportedly worsened after he lost his job the previous week.
Investigators have not confirmed whether those reported circumstances played any role in the incident, and no official motive has been released.
Friends and neighbors described Schwaighofer as a kind and caring person whose death has deeply affected those who knew her.
Residents said the tragedy has left the neighborhood in shock and expressed sympathy for Schwaighofer’s family, friends, and co-workers.
Detectives with the Tulsa Police Department continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the apparent murder-suicide.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Tulsa Police Department at (918) 596-9222.
Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
ERIE, Pa. — Matthew S. Stone, also known as Matt Stone, has reportedly been identified as the suspected gunman in a deadly mass shooting at a residence on Perry Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The shooting reportedly claimed nine lives, including those of his daughter, Angelina Stone, and her two young children, according to information shared by family members and other reports.
Authorities responded to a residence at 722 Perry Street at approximately 5 p.m. after receiving emergency calls reporting gunfire.
The incident developed into an hours-long standoff before officers entered the home and found multiple victims.
The suspected shooter was also found dead inside the residence, reportedly from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The reported identification of Matthew S. Stone as the suspect has added another painful dimension to a tragedy that has devastated relatives, friends and the wider Erie community. However, the suspect’s identity and the reported family relationships should be treated as unconfirmed unless officially verified by law enforcement.
Angelina Stone, 24, her 5-year-old son, Isiah Hodges, and her nearly 2-year-old daughter, Amari’anna, have reportedly been identified among those killed in the shooting.
Family-shared information and a fundraising appeal described Angelina as pregnant and expecting a baby boy named Kyrie in the coming weeks. The reported deaths of Angelina and her children have left relatives and friends grieving the loss of a young mother and the children whose lives were cut short.
Information shared by family members reportedly identified Matthew S. Stone as Angelina’s father and the person responsible for killing her and her children. However, the information available for this report does not establish that police have officially confirmed the suspect’s identity, the family relationships or the allegations surrounding the deaths.
Lora Roberts, a mother of five and volunteer advocate for people experiencing homelessness, has also reportedly been identified as a victim.
Roberts was known for her community service and was reportedly a former member of the board of directors of Community of Caring, an Erie nonprofit that provides food and shelter to people in need.
According to information shared about the incident, Roberts was reportedly attempting to help a family member escape when she was shot. Her reported death has left five children without their mother and loved ones mourning a woman remembered for her compassion and willingness to help others.
April Miles Pineiro shared a heartfelt tribute remembering Jonathan and Matthew Stone as close childhood friends who helped make her early years unforgettable.
Pineiro recalled meeting the brothers when they were children and quickly becoming part of a close group of neighborhood friends. They spent hours playing outdoors, including hide-and-seek games in which the boys sometimes wore a clown mask to scare their friends.
She remembered how the children continued spending time together through cold and snowy weather and how they walked to the school bus stop together when they learned they would attend the same school.
Pineiro also recalled Jonathan’s childhood crush on her and a memorable visit to a park when playful horseplay on a slide ended with both brothers falling. She described these memories with affection, emphasizing the lasting bond they shared.
In her tribute, Pineiro expressed heartbreak over the reported deaths and promised to cherish their memories.
“I’ll love you ALWAYS AND FOREVER Matthew and Jonathan,” she wrote.
Her words reflected the depth of the friendships and the profound grief being felt by those who knew the brothers.
According to reports, witnesses told investigators that a man fired a handgun outside the residence before entering the home. Two women were initially found dead in the street.
Erie police officers and the department’s SWAT team surrounded the property and attempted to persuade the man inside to surrender. Additional gunshots were reportedly heard while officers remained outside.
Police eventually entered the residence and discovered additional victims in different areas of the home, including children. The suspected shooter was found dead inside, reportedly with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities said there was no continuing threat to the public after the situation was contained.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the incident as devastating and deeply disturbing for the officers and investigators involved.
“The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing,” Lorah said.
Mayor Daria Devlin also expressed condolences to the victims’ families and everyone affected by the tragedy, calling it a terrible loss for the community.
The Erie County Coroner’s Office and police investigators remained at the scene late Friday to document evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Counseling was reportedly being made available to responding officers following the traumatic incident.
The reported deaths of Angelina Stone, her children, Lora Roberts and other victims have left families and friends facing an unimaginable loss.
Community members continue to share tributes, remembering the victims through stories of childhood friendships, family bonds and efforts to help others.
Authorities are working to establish the full sequence of events and confirm the identities and relationships of those involved. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional official information may clarify the reported identity of the suspected shooter and the circumstances leading to the deadly incident.