A New York father-to-be has died while setting up for his family’s gender reveal party.
Police said 28-year-old Chris Pekny was preparing for the event at his home here in Liberty.
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He was working with a device meant to release colored powder.
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The device went off, killing Chris Pekny and injuring his younger brother.
Michael Pekny suffered shrapnel wounds in his head and torso and has been getting care at a nearby hospital.
Mourners have placed candles and flowers at a diner the family owns.