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Four Week Mark In Massive Manhunt

BARRETT TOWNSHIP — The manhunt in the Poconos for Eric Frein has now reached the four-week mark. Frein is the man investigators believe shot two Pennsylva...

BARRETT TOWNSHIP -- The manhunt in the Poconos for Eric Frein has now reached the four-week mark.

Frein is the man investigators believe shot two Pennsylvania State Troopers outside their barracks Pike County four weeks ago.

Corporal Bryon Dickson was killed.

Trooper Alex Douglass was wounded and is still in the hospital.

The search for Frein has put a strain on troopers and on residents of parts of Monroe and Pike Counties.

State officials announced Friday the easing of restrictions on hunters in part of the search area, specifically in Pike County while the manhunt still remains active in the woods in Monroe County for Frein.

Troopers have been trying to track down a cop killer for four weeks, and to this point their only suspect Eric Frein remains on the run.

On day 28, scenes of troopers armed and ready have become commonplace in and around Canadensis.

Other searchers watched in armored vehicles keeping their eyes on the woods.

The biggest change came in the late afternoon when the Pennsylvania Game Commission eased some of the hunting restrictions put in place during the manhunt.

All of Lehman, and parts of Porter and Blooming Grove Townships in Pike County are open to bow hunting.

However Price, Barrett, Greene, and Paradise Townships in Monroe County still remain off limits.

The constant manhunt has taken its toll, even on elementary students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary in Wayne County.

"Sometimes I think they're a little uneasy. We've talked to many parents of kids who have a hard time sleeping at night, or are asking them lots of questions," said Wallenpaupack South Elementary Principal Mark Kirsten.

School resource officers say they're trying to ease any concerns the students might have.

"You're trying to make sure that they know that they're safe because they ask a lot of questions. 'Why are you in the school? Why can't we go outside?'" explained school resource officer Matthew McCormack.

But these young kids are still finding ways to cheer on their protectors.

"PSP, PSP, PSP!"

In a sea of blue and black, more than 260 students spelled out "PSP strong," a message they want every trooper to hear, as they continue searching for their suspect.

Four Week Mark In Massive Manhunt

"Thankful that they're working hard for us and we're thankful," said third grader Kimberlee Peet.

"Thank you for keeping us safe."

For the second day in a row, state police had no official updates as the search continues.

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