Three people, including an 83-year-old man, were killed when a gunman attacked a bar and a home near Penn State University Thursday night, police said.

Jordan Witmer, 21, allegedly first shot three people at the P.J. Harrigan's bar -- about two miles from campus -- according to State College Police Chief John Gardner.

Dean Beachy, 62, was shot in the head and died at the scene, Gardner told reporters Friday afternoon.

Beachy's 19-year-old son, Steven Beachy, was shot in the torso and hospitalized, and he died on Friday, the police chief said.

Nicole Abrino, 21, who was at the bar with Witmer was shot in the chest and survived, according to Gardner, who added that the Beachys were sitting on the other side of the bar across from Witmer and the woman. Abrino's condition Friday was not clear.

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The suspect then fled the scene, crashed his car nearby and shot his way into a home, where he fatally shot 83-year-old George McCormick in the head as the victim's wife locked herself in the bathroom and dialed 911, Gardner said.

Witmer had an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head by the time police arrived at the home, police said. McCormick's wife was not hurt.

What led to the shooting is not clear, police said Friday, and it appears the suspect randomly chose the McCormick home and did not know the couple.

Some Penn State students tweeted their frustration that the university failed to send out updates as the shooting unfolded.

Penn State said in a statement Friday, "We understand that the tragic events that occurred last night may have instilled fear and concern in members of the campus community. We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts of violence that have occurred and our thoughts are with the victims and their families."

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"University police, working with State College police, were monitoring the rapidly unfolding off-campus incident," the university's statement continued. "After careful consideration based on the circumstances known to law enforcement at the time, location of the incidents, and the lack of an imminent threat to Penn State students or the campus, it was decided that an alert would not be sent."

Penn State said the decision to send alerts is "on a case-by-case basis."

"We always review our responses to these incidents and will adjust our processes as needed," the university said.

"It's Happy Valley, we like to think these things can't happen here," Gardner told reporters Thursday night. "But one of the things it makes you realize is that it can happen here and it does happen here. I guess it's a sign of the times in the world we live in."

ABC News' Will Gretsky and Ahmad Hemingway contributed to this report.</s>A gunman in State College, Pennsylvania killed two people and wounded two others before killing himself.

A gunman killed two people and wounded two others before fatally shooting himself in State College, Pa., police say.

Authorities identified Jordan Witmer, 21, as the suspected gunman. The shootings began at P.J. Harrigan’s Bar & Grill inside a Ramada hotel, where he opened fire and killed Dean Beachy, 62, of Millersburg, Ohio, the Associated Press reports.

He also wounded a woman and another man at the bar, which is located about 2 miles from the Penn State University’s main campus. The AP reports Witmer had reportedly been in a relationship with the woman.

Witmer later broke into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself.

State College police did not immediately return calls for comment.

A tweet from Penn State University said it was monitoring the situation. Witmer’s name does not appear in the Penn State director as having been affiliated with the university.</s>A gunman opened fire at a bar near Penn State on Thursday night, killing one person and injuring two before driving to a nearby home and fatally shooting another man before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.

Jordan Witmer, 21, fatally shot Dean W. Beachy, 62, at P.J. Harrigan’s, a hotel bar in State College, Pennsylvania, around 10:30 p.m., according to the local coroner. Witmer also wounded another man and a woman at the bar, NBC Philadelphia reported, adding that the gunman was apparently in a relationship with the woman.

The gunman then drove to a home, where he shot and killed homeowner George McCormick, 83, before fatally shooting himself, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers said.

Investigators are trying to determine if Witmer knew any of the people he killed, Sayers said, adding that the shootings were an “an isolated incident.” The two people who were wounded were hospitalized and in critical condition Friday.

A motive for the shootings has not been determined. State College Police Chief John Gardner called the violence “shocking” and “disturbing.”

A sign on P.J. Harrigan’s said the bar would be closed until Monday “out of respect to those affected by the recent tragedy.” The bar is less than two miles away from Penn State University.

Penn State said in a statement that “our thoughts are with those in the State College community impacted by this tragedy.”</s>Say you're a college sports fan? Show us -- send us a photo of you in your favorite college's gear.</s>STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania, killing a man and wounding two other people, then broke into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself, authorities said.

The initial shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at P.J. Harrigan's Bar & Grill in State College, about two miles (3 kilometers) from Penn State University's main campus.

Jordan Witmer, 21, of Bellefonte, shot and killed Dean Beachy, 62, of Millersburg, Ohio, at the bar, authorities said. He also wounded another man as well as a woman he apparently had been in a relationship with.

Witmer then drove away from the bar and later broke into a home, where he fatally shot homeowner George McCormick, 83, before turning the gun on himself.

The two people wounded at the bar remained hospitalized Friday in critical condition. Their names and further details about their injuries were not released.

Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers called the shootings "an isolated incident," adding that investigators were trying to determine if Witmer knew either of the men he fatally shot.

No other injuries were reported in either shooting.</s>STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Authorities say a gunman opened fire at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania, killing a man and wounding two other people, then broke into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself.

The initial shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at P.J. Harrigan’s Bar & Grill in State College, about two miles (3 kilometers) from Penn State University’s main campus.

Authorities say 21-year-old Jordan Witmer, of Bellefonte, shot and killed 62-year-old Dean Beachy, of Millersburg, Ohio, at the bar. He also wounded a woman whom he apparently had been in a relationship with, along with another man.

Witmer then drove away from the bar and later broke into a home, where he fatally shot another man before turning the gun on himself.</s>STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say at least one person has been killed and multiple people have been shot by a gunman who opened fire at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania.

WHTM-TV reports said the shooting occurred Thursday about 10:30 p.m. at P.J. Harrigan's Bar & Grill on Atherton Street in State College. The bar is located inside the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center and about two miles (3 kilometers) from Penn State University's main campus.

Police said the woman was shot and killed at the bar. Two others were also injured in the shooting.

Authorities said a 21-year-old man from Bellefonte drove away from the bar and broke into a home and shot a man inside before shooting and killing himself.

No further information was immediately available.</s>STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - UPDATE 2:38 p.m. 1/25 - At a news conference Friday afternoon, investigators confirmed one of two people wounded in the shooting at the hotel bar in State College had died.

Steven Beachy died at the hospital, officials said. His father, Dean Beachy, was shot and killed at P.J. Harrigan's Bar & Grill Thursday night.

Beachy's death brings the death toll to four, including the alleged gunman, Jordan Witmer.

A woman who was shot at the bar is being treated at a Pittsburgh hospital, investigators said.

According to officials, Witmer did not have any ties to the 83-year-old man he shot and killed at a home not far from the bar. They believe he kicked in the door of the home looking for a place to hide.

Channel 11's Damany Lewis is following the latest developments in this story for Channel 11 News, starting at 5 p.m.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania, killing a man and wounding two other people, then broke into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself, authorities said.

The initial shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at P.J. Harrigan's Bar & Grill in State College, about two miles from Penn State University's main campus.

Jordan Witmer, 21, of Bellefonte, shot and killed Dean Beachy, 62, of Millersburg, Ohio, at the bar, authorities said. He also wounded another man as well as a woman he apparently had been in a relationship with.

Witmer then drove away from the bar and later broke into a home, where he fatally shot homeowner George McCormick, 83, before turning the gun on himself.

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The two people wounded at the bar remained hospitalized Friday in critical condition. Their names and further details about their injuries were not released.

Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers called the shootings "an isolated incident," adding that investigators were trying to determine if Witmer knew either of the men he fatally shot.

No other injuries were reported in either shooting.

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.</s>Authorities say a gunman opened fire at a hotel bar in central Pennsylvania, killing a man and wounding two other people, then broke into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself.

The initial shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at P.J. Harrigan’s Bar & Grill at the Ramada Hotel on South Atherton Street in State College, about two miles from Penn State’s main campus.

Authorities say 21-year-old Jordan Witmer, of Bellefonte, shot and killed 62-year-old Dean Beachy, of Millersburg, Ohio, at the bar. He also wounded another man and a woman at the bar. Police told WJAC the woman was in a relationship with Witmer.

The wounded victims were taken to Mt. Nittany Medical Center, then flown to another hospital in critical condition, the TV station reported.

Witmer then drove away from the bar and later broke into a home, where he fatally shot George McCormick, 83, before turning the gun on himself. WJAC reported McCormick’s wife locked herself in the bathroom and called 911.</s>STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) — A series of shootings in State College has left three people dead, including the alleged gunman.

The incident started around 10:30 p.m. Thursday at P.J. Harrigan’s Bar & Grill on Atherton Street. The bar is located inside the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center and about two miles from Penn State University’s main campus.

Police said a man was shot and killed at the bar. Two others were also injured in the shooting.

Authorities say 21-year-old Jordan Witmer, of Bellefonte, shot and killed 62-year-old Dean Beachy, of Millersburg, Ohio, at the bar. He also wounded a woman whom he apparently had been in a relationship with, along with another man.

Witmer then drove away from the bar and later broke into a home, where he fatally shot the homeowner, 83-year-old George McCormick, before turning the gun on himself.

“I know we were starting to get some inquiries about whether there was a second shooter or whatever. I just was to allay the public’s fear, there is no danger to anyone else. The actor that did the shootings is now deceased and he was tied to both of these,” said State College Police Chief John Gardner.

The man killed inside his home reportedly had no connection to the shooter, officials said.

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A gunman kills three people and injured one other person before committing suicide in State College, Pennsylvania, United States.