State Troopers are chasing the suspect Thomas David Ryan, the suspect in an Orange County homicide in Gilboa moments ago. The suspect allegedly murdered his father and burned down his home. A manhunt has been ongoing for most of the afternoon. James Schilling captured these photos within the last few minutes.
An armored vehicle on scene.
The scene at the corner of Route 30 and 990V
A trooper further down the road, is poised with rifle in hand looking for the alleged fugitive
A helicopter arrives Saturday afternoon.
According to local residents, who have been stranded here all afternoon, a manhunt is underway
Road was closed going into Gilboa this afternoon
The suspect being chased around 8pm Saturday.
The heavy police presence continues in Gilboa
A State Trooper, geared up with flack jacket and rifle, would only say-- We our asking drivers to please move along and that the road is closed.