A nationwide manhunt is over. The Pennsylvania State Police confirmed through Twitter that Steve Stephens, the man accused of killing a Cleveland, Ohio retiree is now dead.
Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP members in Erie County. After a brief pursuit, Stephens shot and killed himself.
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 18, 2017
Stephens was wanted for aggravated murder and the shooting death of a 74-year-old man in Cleveland on Sunday.
He was linked to the crime after posting a Facebook video of the shooting. Police tracked him down Tuesday morning in Erie County. Police attempted to pull Stephens over and after a short chase he shot and killed himself.
Below is audio from the press conference with Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams confirming Stephens’ death:
(AUDIO PROVIDED BY FOX NEWS)