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Triple Homicide Investigation in Scranton

Triple Homicide Investigation in Scranton - Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 08:49AM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 @ 08:49am EST
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - An all-out manhunt is underway for a suspect after a triple homicide early Thursday morning in Lackawanna County.

Scranton police were called to a home at 1604 South Irving Avenue just before 7:00 AM. Investigators confirm that there are several victims. Their names have not yet been released. Police crews have the area shut down.

Police have named a suspect in the deadly shooting. They are looking for Randel Rushing, who is described as a 200-pound male, who's 5-foot-6 inches tall. He also has short black hair. Police say he fled in a silver Mercury Sable with the license plate GTL 2239. Police consider him armed and extremely dangerous.

WYOU/WBRE News has multiple crews working this story. We will have live reports beginning on Eyewitness News at 11:00 AM and WYOU News at Noon.