On May 20, 2020, Richard Pelly, a 54-year-old White male, died from gun violence in Winchester, Virginia. His death was the result of a murder-suicide that occurred outside a convenience store.
The incident involved a woman who fatally shot Mr. Pelly before taking her own life. As the perpetrator died at the scene, there were no subsequent arrests or ongoing searches for suspects in connection with his death.
Richard J. Pelly, who was residing in Strasburg, Virginia at the time of his passing, was a veteran of the US Army. He was survived by his mother and two brothers. Mr. Pelly was remembered by friends and family as a friendly and good-hearted individual.
