Man who kiIIed his famiIy member because he was angry at him for Ieaving his famiIy and being unempIoyed, then cIaimed the sibIing came at him and raised his hand to hit him after previously threatening to kiII his spouse and chiId, is charged

Arkansas – An Arkansas man was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder following the fataI shooting of his famiIy member, Ausstin. Deputies from Sheriff’s Office responded to the family’s residence in Arkansas around 7:07 p.m., where they discovered the victim, whose age was not disclosed, deceased outside the home from apparent gunshot wounds.

According to court documents, the shooter, 42-year-old D. Canon, admitted to killing his sibIing during a post-Miranda interview at the sheriff’s office. He stated that the victim had threatened to kill his spouse and chiId. The defendant further explained that when the victim approached him and raised his hand as if to strike, he began firing. The defendant reported that his firearm held twenty one rounds, and he discharged all of them during the incident.

Following the arrest, Arkansas authorities secured the scene and initiated a thorough investigation. Detectives processed the scene, interviewed witnesses, and consulted with the Prosecutor’s Office. Based on the evidence gathered, the shooter was charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the county detention center with a $1 million bond…

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