Gunman Shoots 6 Family Members Dead

The suspect is reported to have killed his ex wife Nicole Stone, her mother, her grandmother, her sister, her sister's husband and their 14-year old daughter.

The suspect who the Montgomery County Police refer to as Bradley William Stone, is 35 years old and is said to be armed and dangerous .

Officials in the US state of Pennsylvania described Bradley as having red hair, wearing military fatigues and uses a cane or a walking stick.

The officials have since advised area residents to remain indoors.

By Rehema Juma