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Two dead, shooting heard during 911 call

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are dead after a shooting that occurred in Monroe County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Monday, March 17, around 10:15 p.m., an unnamed female called 911. Troopers stated the caller was crying while an unnamed man could be heard screaming in the background.

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During the call, police say multiple gunshots could be heard.

Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Heritage Boulevard in Hamilton Township, where they discovered a male and female both with gunshot wounds.

The female was pronounced dead at the scene, while the male was taken to a hospital where he was later declared deceased.

Police are currently investigating the deaths.

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