Large former wife families were killed, six people were killed

Suspect Bradley William Stone.

Large former wife families were killed, six people were killed

US forces surrounded the house Bradley William Stone. However, Stone is believed to be a fugitive.

A total of six people were shot dead and at least one other injured in three locations near Philadelphia, officials said the State of Pennsylvania, United States.

Montgomery District Police are still searching for suspects who were identified as Bradley William Stone, 35.

They said Stone is very likely armed so people are encouraged to remain in their homes.

Stone allegedly killing his ex-wife, Nicole Stone. His mother, grandmother, sister, husband's brother, and the 14-year-old girl, were also killed.

Stone reportedly dressed in military-style clothing and use a cane to walk.

Custody disputes

The shooting took place in Souderton, Lansdale and Harleysville since 04.00 AM local time.

The first shooting occurred in Souderton, the location of the former home of Stone-law, Patricia Flick. In murdered along with her husband, Aaron Flick, and their children, Nina, 14. Their son, Anthony Flick, 17, was seriously injured.

Furthermore, the shooting happened at a home near Lansdale. There mother Nicole Stone, Joanne Hill, and her grandmother, Patricia Hill, was killed.

Nicole Stone later killed in his home, in Harleysville. The neighbor said she saw Stone run brought her two children to tell the police.

Moments later, the child was found in a healthy state, as reported by the BBC correspondent in Washington DC, Barbara Plett-Usher.

The police surrounded the house Stone in Pennsburg and called for Stone to the outside. However, Montgomery District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said that the suspect still sought in various locations.

"When I stand now, we do not know where he is," Ferman said.

The third incident, based on the interim report, most probably triggered custody dispute between Stone and his ex-wife families.

"This is a tragedy, this town is a quiet and peaceful town," said local resident, Audrey Gallina, told the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper. (BBC)