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Two dead, shooting investigation underway

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating after a shooting left two people dead and one critically injured in Schuylkill County.

State Trooper Ethan Brownback tells 28/22 News there was a shooting in the 300 block of West Centre Street in Shenandoah around 1:00 a.m.

Police report that a woman called stating that she received a text message that said everybody was dead at the address.

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"Officers had to gain forcible entrance into the residence due to the exigent circumstances. Upon entering, we observed a younger male juvenile who stated to them, "I need help, daddy just shot mom and grandad," stated Trooper Brownback - PIO Troop L.

Investigators say they found one older man dead on the first floor, then a gunshot was heard on the second floor, where they found another man dead, and a woman was in critical condition.

28/22 News will update you with the latest as it is released.