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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Levy would restore bus services ... Woman facing charges in death of daughter pleads not guilty ... Phoenix teen sentenced to prison for gang-related shooting ... Levy would restore bus services ... Woman facing charges in death of daughter pleads not guilty ... Phoenix teen sentenced to prison for gang-related shooting ... NATIONAL NEWS UPDATED: At least 7 dead in shootings at 3 homes in Ohio; no arrests Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 8:11 AM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 11:18 AM Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 8:11 AM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 11:18 AM » Social News PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — At least seven people, including two children, have been slain in "execution-style" killings at three homes along a rural road, but no arrests have been made and it's unclear whether the killer or killers were among the dead, authorities said Friday. Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said all the victims are believed to be members of the same family. All were shot to death, they said. There is not an active shooter and no arrests have been made, they said. Authorities are trying to determine a motive, identify the deceased and determine if the killer or killers are among the deceased individuals or on the loose. DeWine and Reader said in a statement that the slayings appear to be "execution-style." A dozen Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents were called Friday morning to Pike County, an economically struggling area in the Appalachian region some 80 miles east of Cincinnati. TV reports from the scene said a staging area has been set up with ambulances and fire personnel. Gov. John Kasich, campaigning in Pennsylvania for his Republican presidential bid, said his office was monitoring the situation in Pike County. "Reports we are receiving from Peebles are tragic beyond comprehension," Kasich wrote on his Twitter account. The FBI in Cincinnati also said it was closely monitoring the situation and has offered assistance to the Pike County sheriff's office if needed. Peebles High School imposed a precautionary lockout Friday morning after authorities notified the superintendent of shootings that had occurred a few miles away, according to Regina Bennington, secretary to the superintendent for the Adams County Ohio Valley Schools district. High school officials said the school was back to normal operations later Friday morning. Piketon is the site of a Cold War-era uranium plant that was closed in 2001 and is still being cleaned up. ___ Associated Press writers Dan Sewell and Lisa Cornwell contributed to this report from Cincinnati. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 8:11 AM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 11:18 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501