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State police respond to early morning incident

MERCERSBURG, Pa – Pennsylvania State Police responded to an active incident Friday morning along the 600 block of Montgomery Church Road in Montgomery Township, Franklin County.

Authorities said there is no danger to the public at this time. The Pennsylvania State Police Major Case Team has been activated.

According to area residents, the incident allegedly involves a shooting. Neighbors reported allegedly hearing emergency radio traffic around 6:30 a.m. indicating a male was allegedly shot in the head and a female was allegedly shot in the chest.

Residents also said two medical helicopters were allegedly requested to the scene. Unconfirmed reports from the area suggest one individual was allegedly pronounced dead.

State police have not confirmed the details of the alleged shooting, the number of victims or their conditions. The investigation remains ongoing.

No additional information was immediately available.

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