Death In The Coal Region

"ROSS TWP., PA – Two people are dead from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide on private property with mobile homes on Thursday night.

"County Chief Deputy Coroner William Lisman is seated at left inside van at scene of double-fatal shooting off Pall Road in Ross Township Thursday night.

"Luzerne County officials are investigating the shooting deaths of 27-year-old Michael A. Mitchell and 35-year-old William E. Mitchell, both of Hunlock Creek, according to state police at Shickshinny.

"Autopsies are pending, officials said. Authorities were unable to provide further details.

"Police responded around 5:45 p.m. to 18 Mitchell Lane, a private road off Pall Road where investigators remained at the scene until late night.

"Representatives from the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office arrived at the scene, along with a state police Forensic Services Unit. Coroner John P. Corcoran could not be reached for comment."

From TimesLeader.com...