Pennsylvania Man Charged with Double Homicide After In-Law Shooting

Nazareth Man Charged with Double Homicide After In-Law Shooting A tragic incident unfolded in Palmer Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, leaving a community in shock. Xiaomin Fei, a 34-year-old resident of Nazareth, has been charged with two counts of homicide after allegedly shooting and killing his in-laws, Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, both in their seventies. Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta stated that police responded to a call about a domestic disturbance around 7 p.m. and found Fei at the front door of the Ackerman's home, armed with a firearm. "He was apprehended without further incident," Baratta said in a press conference. The couple's grandchildren, aged 4 and 5, were found unharmed in a nearby room. They have since been reunited with their mother. The incident is especially heartbreaking given the family context and the presence of young children. While the details surrounding the motive remain under investigation, the incident underscores the devastating consequences of domestic violence. The investigation is continuing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. The community is rallying around the children and supporting each other during this difficult time.