A woman was accused of shooting and killing two of her children in Ambridge, Beaver County, Monday, confirmed Beaver County’s District Attorney David Lozier. Krisinda Bright, 48, has been charged with two cases of criminal murder. She is being detained in Beaver County Jail, without commitment. The two victims were found dead in a house after the shooting on the 900 block of Maplewood Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Ambridge Police Holds Press Conference: Watch a full replay of the press conference in the video player above. The identity of the victims has not yet been made public. Investigators said late Monday evening that they could not notify all relatives only moments after filing the criminal complaint, which is why the names of the victims have not yet been published. Police said the investigation was still ongoing. Check out the latest Ambridge news coverage: click the video player above. The Ambridge Police Department is supported by the Beaver County Detectives Bureau and the Beaver County Coroner Office. On Monday, the Ambridge Area School District released the following statement regarding the loss of a student in the community, although it did not immediately establish a link to the case: February 2021, an Ambridge High School student passed away. This loss is sure to raise a lot of emotions, concerns and questions for our entire school, especially our students. The Ambridge Area School District has a crisis intervention team made up of professionals trained to Addressing the needs of students, parents and school staff during difficult times like these. The district has counselors for any student who needs or wants help or assistance related to this loss If you want additional information or need help, please contact S Please contact Janice Zupsic, headmistress at jz [email protected] or by phone at 724-266-2833 ext. 2287. Val Misencik can also be reached at 724-266-2833 ext. We are saddened by the loss of our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child. “This is a developing story. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 will continue to update this article as more information becomes available. If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance, help is available. The PA Assistance Helpline.” and referral is available at 1-855-284-2494, and case workers are available 24/7 to refer you to community-based resources.
AMBRIDGE, Pa. –
A woman was accused of shooting and killing two of her children in Ambridge, Beaver County, Monday, confirmed Beaver County’s District Attorney David Lozier.
Krisinda Bright, 48, has been charged with two cases of criminal murder. She is being detained in Beaver County Jail, without commitment.
The two victims were found dead in a house after the shooting on the 900 block of Maplewood Avenue around 1:30 p.m.
Ambridge Police Hold Press Conference: Watch a full replay of the press conference in the video player above.
The identity of the victims has not yet been made public.
Investigators said late Monday evening that they could not notify all relatives only moments after filing the criminal complaint, which is why the names of the victims have not yet been published.
Police said the investigation was still ongoing.
Check out the latest Ambridge news coverage: click the video player above.
The Ambridge Police Department is supported by the Beaver County Detectives Bureau and the Beaver County Coroner’s Office.
On Monday, the Ambridge Area School District released the following statement regarding the loss of a student in the community, although it did not immediately connect to the case:
“It is with great regret that we inform you of a recent loss to our school community. A student at Ambridge High School passed away on Monday, February 22nd, 2021. This loss is sure to raise a lot of emotions, concerns and questions for our entire school, in particular for our students.
The Ambridge Area School District has a crisis intervention team made up of professionals trained to address the needs of students, parents and school staff during difficult times like these. The district has counselors for any student who needs or wants help or assistance related to this loss. We encourage you, as parents, to make use of our resources too.
For additional information or assistance, please contact Janice Zupsic, Headmaster at [email protected] or by phone at 724-266-2833 App. 2287. In addition, Val Misencik can be reached at 724-266-2833 ext. 2377 to help you find an advisor for assistance.
We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child. “
This is a developing story. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 will continue to update this article as more information becomes available.
If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance, help is available.
The PA Support and Referral Helpline is available at 1-855-284-2494.
Case workers are available 24/7 to refer you to community-based resources.
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