A routine post-Christmas custody exchange turned into a nightmare Friday afternoon when a father allegedly shot the mother of his children dead before turning the gun on himself—all while their three young kids sat watching from the car.
The violence erupted around noon on December 26 in Upper Darby Township, according to 6ABC Philly. Police say the 34-year-old mother had arrived at the home to pick up her children—ages six, four, and one—who had been staying with their father for the holiday.
According to investigators, tensions flared between the parents regarding the custody agreement. The dispute escalated rapidly when the 45-year-old father reportedly produced a firearm…