Somerset man accused of shooting and killing half-brother with crossbow

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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A man is dead after authorities say his half-brother shot him in the chest with a crossbow Friday in Somerset County. Eric Miller was found dead after state police were dispatched to a home in Somerset Township. According to Acting County Attorney Molly Metzger, Miller was hit by a crossbow bolt fired by his half-brother, Travis Shearer, of Somerset. The shooting occurred after a fight between the two turned physical, with Shearer eventually shooting Miller in the chest, Metzger said. Shearer is charged with criminal homicide. He is being held at the Somerset County Jail with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 25. This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected to the latest news.

A man is dead after authorities say his half-brother shot him in the chest with a crossbow Friday in Somerset County.

Eric Miller was found dead after state police were dispatched to a home in Somerset Township. According to Acting County Attorney Molly Metzger, Miller was hit by a crossbow bolt fired by his half-brother, Travis Shearer, of Somerset.

The shooting occurred after a fight between the two that turned physical, with Shearer eventually shooting Miller in the chest, Metzger said.

Shearer is charged with criminal homicide. He is being held at the Somerset County Jail with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 25.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected to the latest news.