Execution-style shooting in the US, 7 people in one family died

At least seven people, including two children, have been found with bullet wounds in rural Ohio, US, in what is believed to be an "execution-style killing".

An aerial view of the scene of the incident in the village of Peebles. Photo: WCMH

According toUSA Today, the victims were found dead in three apartments on the same street in the village of Peebles, Ohio. Among the seven dead were two young children, a 6-month-old baby and an infant.

A joint statement from the Ohio Attorney General's office and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader said no arrests have been made, but the incident is not considered an active shooter situation.

"The investigation is in its early stages, and authorities are looking into a motive, identifying the deceased and determining whether the gunman was among the dead or escaped," the statement said.

Phil Fulton, pastor of Union Hill Church, said all the victims were from the same family. Fulton said he received information about the victims from family members and law enforcement officials. He said the victims included a woman, her children, two grandchildren and her ex-husband.

Investigators near the scene after at least seven people were found dead at three locations. Photo:WSYX/WTTE

According to VNE