New York State Police Investigate 2 Connected Deaths

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM

New York State Police are investigating two deaths they say are connected. Troopers found 50-year-old Melissa Pelc-Lohr of Brushton dead from gunshot wounds Tuesday morning at a home on South Woods Road in Moira. About two hours later, police located a pickup believed connected to the case more than 200 miles away in Lyons. After a pursuit and the use of tire deflation devices, officers approached the truck and found 50-year-old Norman Lohr of Michigan dead inside. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

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