Police: Man kills 11-year-old daughter, her grandmother, himself in Brighton Friday; School remembers 6th grader as ‘kind, sweet, and beautiful’

BRIGHTON, N.Y. – On Friday at 11:55 am, Brighton Police responded to a call at 50 Hollyvale Drive in Brighton that a girl was not responsive or breathing on the front porch.

The girl, 11-year-old Anne Mancuso, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she died from gunshot wounds.

The investigation found a bullet hole in a window and open doors at the house next door, 60 Hollyvale Drive, where officers discovered the bodies of 53-year-old Lawrence Mancuso, Anne’s father, and 74-year-old Mary Liccini, Anne’s grandmother.

Further investigation found that Lawrence Mancuso killed Anne and Mary before taking his own life.

Anne Mancuso lived on Hollyvale Drive in Brighton, Lawrence Mancuso lived at Eastbrook Lane in Brighton, and Mary Liccini lived at Ashantee Lane in Avon.

Anne, known as Annie, was a sixth grader at Brighton Central Schools. The school district released a statement expressing their shock, horror, and sadness.

It reads in part:

“There are no words. I write to you with an extremely heavy heart and without the ability to accurately convey our sorrow, our horror, and our empathy in this moment. I can only express our deepest sympathies and our commitment to be there for all of you and each other as a Brighton Family.“

“Annie and her grandmother were the victims of horrendous acts of domestic violence committed by Annie’s father, who also died by suicide.” 
 
“Annie was known to her friends and teachers as a kind, sweet, and beautiful person in every way. A thoughtful, caring student and very special friend, Annie was such a gift to her friends, family, and school community.“  

“Mr. Rogers once suggested that in response to tragedy, one might encourage young people to find some measure of comfort in looking “for the helpers.” Let us help and in doing so provide some degree of comfort.“

The school is offering counseling services to students and faculty.

Read the full release here.