Deadly Home Invasion in Prince Edward County

Posted: Updated: Feb 17, 2013 07:06 PM EST

A manhunt is underway for a suspect in a deadly home invasion in Prince Edward County.

Police say three men forced their way into a home on Route 460 early Sunday morning. Investigators say the homeowner shot and killed two of the suspects.

The third escaped and is on the run.

Virginia State Police are involved in the search for that suspect.

The homeowner and a 2-year-old child were not harmed.

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