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Retired PA Police Lieutenant Killed In Hunting Accident, Report Says
A man was fatally shot while bear hunting on Saturday, according to a report by Erie News Now citing the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The shooting, which was initially called into authorities as a cardiac arrest, happened on Pennsylvania State Game Lands 197 property in Columbus Township, Warren County, just afternoon, according to the outlet.
Gary R. Hunt, 64, of Corry, was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet says.
Hunt's 42-year-old hunting partner was crossing a creek when he fell on his .270 rifle shooting Hunt in the abdomen, according to the report.
Hunt was a police lieu…
Man Wanted In Florida Homicide Accused Of Killing PA Man, Police Say
Police in West Manchester Township have identified the suspect and the victim in Tuesday's early-morning homicide.
Robert Runkle, 65, was stabbed dead in his home at 4 North Gotwalt St., just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, police said.
His body was found inside his home where he died from multiple apparent stab wounds, according to police.
Virginia resident Brian K. Peters, Jr., 33, who had been staying with Runkle, stole Runkle's vehicle and fled the scene, police said.
Authorities said Runkle fled to "commit additional crimes of violence."
Peters had been wanted for a differe…
