Continue Search for Suspect
(Herkimer, NY – March 13, 2013) The New York State Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. this morning in the Villages of Herkimer and Mohawk.
The investigation has revealed the following timeline:
At 9:29 am, the Herkimer County 911 center received a call of a residential fire at 32 South Washington St.
At 9:33 am, the 911 center received multiple calls of shots fired at John’s Barber Shop located at 17 Main St. in the Village of Mohawk.
At 9:38 am, 911 received a shots fired call at Gaffy’s Jiffy Lube located at 320 Mohawk St. in the Village of Herkimer.
John’s Barber Shop – 4 victims
*Harry M. Montgomery, age 68, from 3 South Washington in the Village of Mohawk was pronounced deceased at the scene.
*Michael G. Rancier, age 57, from 114 Melrose in the Village of Herkimer was pronounced deceased at the scene.
*John Seymour, owner of Barber Shop is listed in critical condition at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica.
*Dan Haslauer, customer at barber shop, is listed in critical condition from gunshot wounds at St. Elizabeths in Utica.
Gaffy’s Jiffy Lube – 2 victims
Thomas Stefka, employee at Gaffy’s.
Michael L. Renshaw, a 20 year veteran of NYS Corrections.
The suspect, Kurt R. Myers, 64, from 32 South Washington St. is believed to be in a building on 248 North Main St. in Herkimer. State Police have closed off the area, as they continue the search for Myers.
More information to follow as it becomes available.
Pictured is the suspect, Kurt R. Myers.