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Victims killed in Beaver County shooting identified

Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.

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Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt

UPDATE: Police confirmed to Channel2 NOW that a family of four was shot inside the home, leaving a mother and father dead at the scene and their two children who later succumbed to their injuries at a Pittsburgh hospital.

The victims have been identified as Michelle Hunt, her husband Bill Hunt, and their two children, Cody Hunt and CJ.

Victims killed in Beaver County shooting identified - The victims have been identified as Michelle Hunt, her husband Bill Hunt, and their two children, Cody Hunt and CJ.

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting incident in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, that left two people dead and two others injured on Sunday night.

The shooting occurred on Shaffer Road, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Emergency medical teams arrived on the scene, and the two injured individuals were airlifted to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter for treatment. Their conditions remain undisclosed.

North Sewickley Police confirmed on Monday morning that the incident was contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

However, they have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or potential suspects.

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The two victims who lost their lives have been identified as Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt.

Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.

The incident has left the small, close-knit community in shock. Jennifer Lanham, who works nearby, shared her disbelief.

“Everybody here knows everybody. We’re a very tight-knit community. Everybody looks out for one another. This is a tragedy beyond compare for our town,” Lanham said.

Lanham recounted how one of her employees informed her that police had requested nearby businesses to close as a precaution.

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“It’s really hard to wrap your head around something like this. A multiple homicide in a small town—it’s staggering. You just don’t hear about things like this happening here,” she added.

Law enforcement has not yet provided details on the motive or any suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation remains active, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.

Further updates will be provided as authorities release more information about this tragic event.


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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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