MOOERS -- Preliminary autopsy findings revealed that murder victim Darcy Manor was shot during an attack Thursday night at a rural camp.

State Police said the autopsy investigation was continuing Saturday evening at CVPH Medical Center and the exact cause of death is still pending.

Local authorities fanned out Saturday in search of his missing 1992 Ford truck, tracking leads across the Northeast and Canada.

They were also resuming aerial searches in case the missing vehicle has been "secreted in the woods of Northern New York."

As officials continue searching for Manor's teal pickup, they are now looking for a white male who was seen in the area carrying a backpack and walking stick shortly before Manor arrived to the Churubusco Lodge camp, which he maintained for the owners.

"We are asking for your assistance in identifying a person who was seen in the area," urged State Police Capt. Robert LaFountain. "This person may or may not be involved in this crime."

Smith added that any sightings or information could be useful and does not have to be limited to May 10, the day the father of two young sons was killed.

"Please do not hesitate to call," urged State Police Troop B commander Maj. Richard Smith. "The investigation is ongoing and we anticipate being here as long as it takes.

"We will be working vigilantly until this case is closed."

CONTINUING INVESTIGATION

The multi-agency investigation has continued to expand since Manor's body was discovered early Friday morning at the gated Drown Road camp, where he had gone several hours earlier to repair a pump after closing the Ellenburg Depot DJ's Auto car-repair shop around 5 p.m.

Police were continuing their heavy patrols through the Mooers area and had set up two strategic informational roadblocks in the surrounding rural roads in hopes of finding new leads in the investigation.

State Police divers were also called in Saturday morning to comb the murky waters near the secluded camp in search of any evidence that may be connected to the Ellenburg Depot volunteer firefighter's death.

"If anyone has noticed anything unusual (in the community), please call. Every lead is being followed," said Smith.

Anyone with information should call Plattsburgh-based State Police at 563-3761.