Authorities Identify Man Who Shot & Killed Parents

MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. — (WPXI) – Authorities have identified the man who killed his parents before getting into a shootout with police in Mount Lebanon, then led officers on a chase before being found dead after a crash. The 25-year-old man, George Tratras, called police shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday to a home on Gilkeson Road. He said he had shot and killed his mother, Ana Tratras, 59, and his father, 65, who’s name hasn’t been released. He told police he was ready to surrender. During the 911 call, George Tratras alluded to an argument with his parents that resulted in their deaths. Police said he was calm at first, but he then began shooting at officers. Officer Rob Barnes, an 8-year veteran of the Dormont Police Department, was shot in the torso, and his bullet-proof vest likely saved his life, police said. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was later released. He is expected to make a full recovery. A Mount Lebanon officer was also hurt, but was not hit by gunfire. That officer was treated at a hospital and released. George Tratras then took off in a car, leading police on a chase that ended in a crash in the area of Route 19 and McLaughlin Run Road in Upper Saint Clair. Police found him dead in his car, which had flipped.  At least five guns were found in his vehicle. Police say George Tratras had a single gunshot wound to the head and believe it was be self-inflicted.