Brennan Bailey was a 33-year-old Weirton man. West VirginiaA man named Brennan Bailey is accused of shooting three women in a home on April 20, resulting in the deaths of two of them.
According to WTOV9, Bailey is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the same home on Miami Avenue in Weirton.
Police found two dead women, Jordan Bettino, 25, and Zoe Antoniou, 26, and a wounded woman, Desiree McDiffitt, inside the home. McDiffitt was taken to a hospital, WTOV9 reported.
The Weirton Daily Times reported that the quadruple shooting is believed to be a double murder-suicide. Weirton Daily Times reported the incident as a double murder-suicide, according to Weirton police.
A woman expressed her grief on Facebook over the loss of the three innocent lives in her community. She described the women as kind and beautiful souls, and emphasized their roles as mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins, grandmothers, friends, and teachers in the community.She added that the Weirton community is deeply connected, and the loss of these women is mourned by all who are intertwined with them.
Bailey's LinkedIn page stated that he worked as a sign installer. Weirton, West Virginia, has a population of about 19,000 people, and the motive behind the shooting is unclear.
Here’s what you need to know: Zoe Antoniou’s family remembered her as someone with a heart that loved people and a sense of humor that drew others in.
On Facebook, Antoniou described herself as an artist living in Weirton, West Virginia. She mentioned being single and shared about her relationship troubles in the past few years.
Antoniou wrote on Facebook in 2023:
Antoniou’s mother wrote on Facebook,
Her cousin shared
It’s crazy the amount of heartache a woman can take compared to a man. I went years with not feeling valued or loved how I should’ve been but I stuck it out bc I wanted to do everything to try and make it work… then the tables turned. I started to focus on ME and work on becoming the best version of MYSELF… I wasn’t showing enough ‘love’ or ‘attention’ so someone came along that did what I wasn’t (even though I WAS but that person was physically there and I wasn’t). SMH. I’ll never give my heart away for someone to break it and not GAF.
a collage of photos and wrote, “PLEASE Pray for my family during this Devastating & Heartbreaking time! My Sweet cousin Zoe Antoniou lost her Precious life this morning tragically.” Another woman expressed her condolences and shared prayers for Antoniou's family.
My heart is completely shattered. My babygirl Zoe Antoniou got murdered last night in cold blood. You shot her in the back you f****** coward along with the 2 other people you shot and then took your own life. She had a heart that loved people and a sense of humor that just pulled you in, you couldn’t help but to love her. I will forever love you I will forever miss you. And as I promised, I will bring Blu to come and see you. You will forever be with me until we meet again, my sweet girl. I know God and Grandpa will keep you safe until I come home and get to hold you in my arms again and kiss your sweet face. Your Mam
People showed their love for Jordan Bettino on Facebook. Weirton police
Weirton police
People also paid tribute to Bettino on Facebook, expressing their sadness at her passing.
One woman wrote that Jordan Bettino will be greatly missed.On Facebook, Bettino mentioned that she was single, attended West Virginia Northern, went to Weir High School, and lived in Weirton, West Virginia. She mostly shared photos of herself and her family.
In 2020, she shared a post from another person about the impact of her potential death. Another woman wrote, “We love you Jordan Bettino rest in peace.”
On another Facebook page
, Bettino wrote that she worked as a crew member at Wendy’s Restaurant.
A relative shared a photo on Facebook of the surviving victim, Desiree McDiffitt, in the hospital. Facebook (Weirton police)Weirton police.
A relative shared on Facebook
that the surviving victim, Desiree McDiffitt, is in stable condition.She expressed her deep sadness for the families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy, despite feeling grateful for her own miraculous experience.
An update was provided, stating that Desiree's surgery was successful in removing the extra bleeding around her lungs. She is currently in stable condition and will continue to stay in the ICU. The post also expressed gratitude for the support and care shown by others. She stated that McDiffitt had suffered from two gunshot wounds.
Brennan Bailey, a 33-year-old man from Weirton, West Virginia, is accused of shooting three women inside a home on April 20, resulting in the death of two of them.
“Update: Desiree’s surgery went well to remove the excess bleeding around her lungs. She is stable and will remain in the ICU for now. Thank you ALL so much for the many thoughts and prayers sent our way. It shows me you sincerely care about us. I love and appreciate you ALL,” the post added.
She wrote that McDiffitt had two gunshot wounds.
