EAST LANSDOWNE, Pennsylvania – A family in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, was tragically honored with a vigil after a shooting and house fire resulted in their deaths. The Le family, consisting of Xuong Le, his wife Britni McLaughlin-Le, and their three children, were remembered at a vigil held in Yeadon Community Park. The family’s remains were recovered from the ashes of the massive fire that destroyed their home on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne.
Britni McLaughlin-Le’s father, John McLaughlin, attended the vigil and spoke about his daughter’s life and the impact she had on everyone around her. Authorities believe that Xuong Le’s brother, Canh Le, was the shooter in this tragic incident. Canh Le is suspected of shooting and killing the members of his family, as well as injuring two police officers before the house was engulfed in flames.
As loved ones continue to process the tragic loss, friends of the Le family speak about the impact the family had on their lives. NaKayla’s friends, for example, expressed their grief and the impact she had on them. The family, consisting of Xuong Le, his wife Britni McLaughlin-Le, and their three children, NaTayla, 17, NaKayla, 13, and Xavier, 10, are presumed dead.
What we know about the victims:
– Xuong Le and Britni McLaughlin-Le were a happily married couple for 17 years, loving and devoted parents to their three children, their extended family, and their beloved friends.
– NaKayla was a talented dancer, and an incredible friend.
According to reports, the incident on Wednesday began with a 911 call reporting that a child had been shot. The violence then escalated into a fire that consumed the family’s home and resulted in two police officers being injured.
The incident left two police officers injured and the home in ruins. Canh’s mother, Chin Le, recounted how she heard her son arguing with his niece and then heard him say he was going to get a gun, which was followed by gunshots. During the chaos, police were able to rescue the two wounded officers while the home quickly went up in flames.
This tragic event has left the community of East Lansdowne in mourning, with friends, neighbors, and local businesses paying tribute to the Le family. As the investigation into this heartbreaking incident continues, the community is focused on remembering the lives of the Le family and the impact they had on those around them.