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Deer hunter sought after bullet pierces Oregon home, killing dad of five
KPTV • • nation
Key Points:
- A 54-year-old man, Robert Church, was fatally shot when a bullet passed through his home near Sweet Home, Oregon, with investigators believing the shot came from a nearby hunter.
- Deputies found a partially dressed deer near the shooting site, and the hunter left the scene; it is unclear if they knew Church had been hit.
- Church, who leaves behind five children, was described by his daughter as deeply loving and irreplaceable.
- The shooting occurred on private property in a popular hunting area, leading neighbors to urge hunters to follow safety rules and be mindful of their shooting locations.
- Authorities do not believe the shooting was intentional and are asking the hunter to come forward to provide answers and closure for the family, who have also started a fundraiser for funeral expenses.
