Paul Michael Merhige sought by police after...

Police in Jupiter Florida are searching for Paul Michael Merhige, 35 of Miami Florida, in connection with the shooting of 5 people on Thanksgiving Day. After finishing dinner he left the table only to return with a handgun and turn it on his relatives. 17 people were present in the Florida home, 5 were shot.

The suspect’s 2 twin sisters, Carla and Lisa Merhige, and Ramon Joseph, 76, were all fatally shot. The suspect's 6 year old cousin, McKayla Sitton, died as a result of her injuries after being rushed to the hospital in West Palm Beach. The suspect’s brother in law Patrick McKnight survived his gunshot wounds, his condition is not available at this time.

The shooting occurred around 10pm Thanksgiving night and Paul Michael Merhinge is believed to have fled the scene in a blue 2007 Toyota Camry with Florida license plate number W42 7JT he is considered armed and dangerous.