Randy Stair
Randy Robert Stair (September 17, 1992 – June 8, 2017) also known as Andrew Blaze was an American mass murderer, and YouTuber.
| Randy Stair | |
|---|---|
| Born | Randy Robert Stair September 17, 1992 Dallas, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 8, 2017 (aged 24) Eaton Township, Pennsylvania |
| Motive | Belief he would be reincarnated as an animated female ghost based upon a character from Danny Phantom |
| Occupation | Weis Markets employee |
| Parents | Robert Stair & Lori Anne Stair |
On June 8, 2017, he would kill 3 people including himself at his workplace Weis Markets.
Early life
Stair was born in Dallas, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1992. he was the child of Robert Stair and Lori Anne Stair. He was the older brother of Jeremy Stair.
Shooting
On June 8, 2017, Stair arrived for his overnight shift at the Weis Markets in Dallas, Pennsylvania, he would proceed to block the entrances and exits of the supermarket over the course of his shift before proceeding to shoot and kill three of his co-workers.
His first victim was Victoria Brong, who was shot while stacking the aisles alongside her co-worker and friend Kristen Newell. After Victoria was shot, Kristen, who had heard the shooting through her headphones but didn't immediately identify the sounds as gunfire, turned to face Victoria to ask her what the noise was only to find herself face to face with the perpetrator.
Stair fired a few more rounds into Victoria before locking eyes with Kristen, who was left completely frozen after witnessing what just happened.
Stair continued down the supermarket, proceeding to kill Brian Hayes and Terry Lee Sterling.
Kristen would escape through the front entrance of the supermarket after making a call to 911 and hiding in the checkout area.
As first responders arrived and prepared to make their entrance into the building Stair would bring an end to his own life in the Deli section of the supermarket, after firing a total of 59 shots.
Autopsy
Autopsy records revealed that Stair had took large amounts of the antihistamine diphenhydramine before the shooting.[1] Diphenhydramine is a deliriant in high doses and is known to cause hallucinations and delusions.
It was also revealed that Stair was wearing women's undergarments under his regular clothing.
Victims
All three were employed by Weis Markets
- Victoria Brong, aged 25, assistant tag manager for Weis Markets.
- Brian Hayes, aged 47, Night manager for Weis Markets and United States Navy veteran.
- Terry Lee Sterling, aged 63, Shop Assistant for Weis Markets
References
- ↑ "Randy Stair's Autopsy | School Shooters .info". schoolshooters.info. Retrieved 2023-06-05.