Jefferson Co. Man Shot to Death in
Confrontation with Bear Hunters
A man was shot to death in a confrontation with a bear hunting party near Punxsutawney Tuesday morning.
State police trooper Bruce Morris says 63-year-old Frank Shaffer of Red Lion was shot during the argument that was over trespassing.
A member of the hunting party, 23-year-old Paul Plyer of Summerville, was also shot. Police say he's expected to survive.
Morris says at least four shots were fired and investigators are trying to determine who fired first.
State police trooper Bruce Morris says 63-year-old Frank Shaffer of Red Lion was shot during the argument that was over trespassing.
A member of the hunting party, 23-year-old Paul Plyer of Summerville, was also shot. Police say he's expected to survive.
Morris says at least four shots were fired and investigators are trying to determine who fired first.
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