Anyone involved in the shootings should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. (Representational Image)
At least eight people believed to be members of the same family were found shot to death execution-style in four homes in Pike County, Ohio, and a suspect or suspects may still be at large, officials said on Friday.
The victims included seven adults and one juvenile. All were shot in the head, the Pike County Sheriff and the Ohio attorney general told a news conference. There had been earlier reports that five adults and two juveniles had been found dead.
"We have many horrific crime scenes," Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said.
Three children, all under the age of three, survived the shootings, they said.
Reader said anyone involved in the shootings should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. No arrests have been made.
"Reports we are receiving from (the area) are tragic beyond comprehension," Ohio Governor and Republican presidential candidate said John Kasich in a tweet.
The victims included seven adults and one juvenile. All were shot in the head, the Pike County Sheriff and the Ohio attorney general told a news conference. There had been earlier reports that five adults and two juveniles had been found dead.
"We have many horrific crime scenes," Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said.
Three children, all under the age of three, survived the shootings, they said.
Reader said anyone involved in the shootings should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. No arrests have been made.
"Reports we are receiving from (the area) are tragic beyond comprehension," Ohio Governor and Republican presidential candidate said John Kasich in a tweet.
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