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Names of deceased released in double fatal in Town of Moira

Posted 10/28/26

A Brushton woman and a Michigan man have been identified in a double fatal in the Town of Moira, reported New York State police Wednesday.

At a residence on South Woods Road in the town of …

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Names of deceased released in double fatal in Town of Moira

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A Brushton woman and a Michigan man have been identified in a double fatal in the Town of Moira, reported New York State police Wednesday.

At a residence on South Woods Road in the town of Moira, troopers located a deceased female who had sustained gunshot wounds. She was later identified as Melissa K. Pelc-Lohr, age 50 of Brushton.

The Franklin County Coroner responded to the scene and ordered the body to be transported to Glens Falls Hospital, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

At the second scene, the Wayne County Sheriff's deployed their BearCat armored vehicle and troopers approached the suspects vehicle. The operator and sole occupant was found deceased, sustaining a gunshot wound. The operator was identified as Norman E. Lohr Jr.,age 50 of Michigan.

The Wayne County Coroner responded to the scene and ordered the removal of the body to the Monroe Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.