(UPDATED) Four Confirmed Deaths after Shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk, New York

Six people have been shot, four of whom were killed, at separate locations in Mohawk and Herkimer, in central New York on Wednesday morning, according to several published reports.

Two people were fatally shot at Gaffey's Car Wash on Mohawk Street in Herkimer. Four people were shot at John's Barber Shop on Main Street in Mohawk. Two of those four died while two others were injured.

Names of victims have not been released.

Police are looking for Kurt Meyers, whom they have named as a suspect in the shooting.

Meyers is described as a 64-year-old white male, standing 5'11" with a grey beard and wearing a flannel shirt.

Meyers fled the shooting scenes in a red jeep with a black top. Police later found that vehicle, but Meyers was not there with it.

Meyers allegedly set fire to his apartment at 32 South Washington St. in Mohawk shortly before the shootings occurred. That fire is under control.

1 p.m.: At least six military-geared officers walked into a residence on Folts St. in Herkimer, following an armored vehicle. After nearly 20 minutes inside and surrounding the home, police stopped investigating that scene, according to reports from Townsquare News Network partner WIBX on the scene.

1:30 p.m.: Gunshots were heard shortly after at a residence near the corner of Green and North Main St. in Herkimer, as of 1:30 p.m. WIBX is reporting that police have surrounded a building on North Main St. and are communicating to someone inside.

2:30 p.m.: WIBX, live on the scene, believes that more gunshots were fired as of 2:30 p.m.

2:35 p.m.: The location of Meyers is believed to be inside a three-story North Main Street building in Herkimer. Two vehicles near the building have bullet holes in them, according to WIBX.

3 p.m.: James Seward released a statement of condolences to those affected: “My deepest sympathies go out to the victims, their family members, and friends involved in today’s tragic shooting in Herkimer County. I also extend my thoughts and prayers to the law enforcement officials who put their lives on the line every day, protecting our citizens from those who wish to do harm.”

3:10 p.m.: Authorities have swarmed Glory Days, a Herkimer bar.

3:20 p.m.: Police have resumed communication with what is believed to be the suspect, according to WIBX.

3:35 p.m.: Police used bolt cutters to enter the building.

3:45 p.m.: WIBX's Bill Keeler says that "aggressive" talks are resuming between police and who is believed to be Meyers. Activity continues where Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to hold a press conference today.

4:25 p.m.: State officials with Governor Andrew Cuomo say they continue to wait for more news from the scene and assess the situation ahead of Cuomo's press conference.

5 p.m.: During Andrew Cuomo's press conference, officials offered a timeline of events from earlier today. They say Meyers used a shotgun to commit the murders of four people. He shot two more who were injured.

Cuomo urged residents to stay away from the area where police believe Meyers to be holed up in a building near North Main Street and to stay in their homes.

New York State Police Superintendent Joseph D’amico confirmed the identities of two of the victims -- Harold Montgomery and Michael Rancier. Thomas Stefka and Michael Renshaw were also killed at the car wash location.

D'amico stated that Meyers does not have any serious prior convictions. He was once arrested for driving while intoxicated in 1973. Several guns and ammunition were removed from Meyers' apartment, which he allegedly set on fire before beginning his shooting spree.