Eric Matthew Frein put on FBI's Ten Most Wanted List

BLOOMING GROVE — Eric Matthew Frein is one of the 10 most wanted people in the country.

The 31-year-old Canadensis man believed to be the shooter who killed one Pennsylvania State Trooper and wounded another has been put on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitive list.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading directly to his arrest. The FBI says Frein is wanted for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution-criminal homicide, criminal attempt to commit homicide in the first degree, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, and criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer.

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"Frein is known to be a heavy smoker, a weapons enthusiast, and a survivalist. He claims to have fought with Serbians in Africa, and he has studied Russian and Serbian languages. He may have shaved his head on both sides and have long hair on top. He was last seen with no facial hair and was wearing a brown and gold windbreaker, khaki shorts, and sneakers. He was carrying a dark green backpack with black trim. Frein has ties to the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York."

The FBI's home page on Friday featured Frein with a flag stating "New Top Ten Fugitive." Its asks to report tips to 866-326-7256 or the nearest FBI office.

The other nine fugitives have been at large for years, with the oldest crime committed in 1976 in which the fugitive is accused of killing his wife, mother, and three sons.

Online: fbi.gov