UPDATE: A man who was a person of interest in a Sept. 23 homicide that occurred during a domestic situation in Prairieville Township, has been questioned by Barry County Sheriff’s detectives and released from custody.
David Cooper, 69, of 15069 Burchette Road, was released Sunday. Authorities brought Cooper in for questioning after the death of a 46-year-old man at the Burchette Road residence.
“Pending autopsy results and further investigation, there’s really not enough there to charge him with anything criminal,” Sheriff Dar Leaf said.
The deceased’s name is being withheld until notification of family, he said.
UPDATE: Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf provided more information on the homicide early this morning in Prairieville Township. Leaf said the investigation is still ongoing, but could release the information that a 69-year-old man fatally shot a 46-year -old man with a 12 gauge shotgun during a domestic situation. The man is being detained and has not been formally charged, Leaf said.
More updates will be posted when they are available.
ORIGINAL STORY: Fatal shooting in Prairieville Township being investigated
September 23, 2017
Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to 15069 Burchette Road in Prairieville Township at about 2 a.m. Saturday morning on the report of a man with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival Deputies and EMS provided lifesaving efforts, however the man died from his injuries, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
Officials said a man who is a person of interest is in custody and there is no threat to the community. An investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
The names of those involved are being withheld pending notification of relatives. Pride Care EMS assisted the sheriff’s office personnel
