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Pennsauken : NJ : USA | Oct 01, 2010 at 2:48 AM PDT
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A father from New Jersey shot his three teenage sons - two were killed, one critically injured and set his home on fire, said authorities Friday.

Police received a call around 10:30 p.m. Thursday when a home in Pennsauken was on fire Camden County Prosecutor's Office spokesman said.

Authorities reported that they found the father, 54, holding a lighter, a can of gasoline and a gun in the back of the home.

The bodies of the 14-year old and 18-year old sons were found dead, and the 16-year old son was in critical condition.

The father was later identified as Alfed Moton.

The authorities were still trying to find out the cause of the shootings.

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Posted By gino510 Gino C. Matibag | over 1 year ago
How tragic. I wonder what motives he has to do such a crime.
Posted By WendyCase WendyCase | over 1 year ago
That is really disturbing. Symphothies to the family having to deal with this.
Posted By carolvillanueva carolvillanueva | over 1 year ago
wow this is unbelievable
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