Father of Five Fatally Shot in Sweet Home Home; Hunter Sought
A 54-year-old father of five was killed in his home in Sweet Home, Oregon, by a bullet believed to have been fired by a hunter. Authorities are seeking the hunter, who left the scene after the incident.
Terre Haute, IN, October 12, 2026 — A 54-year-old resident of Sweet Home, Oregon, died after being struck by a bullet inside his home. The victim, identified as a father of five, was pronounced deceased following the incident.
Authorities believe the fatal bullet was fired by a hunter. The individual believed to be responsible for firing the shot reportedly left the scene after the incident occurred.
The Sweet Home Police Department is actively seeking the hunter in connection with the death. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting, including the precise location where the bullet originated and how it entered the residence, have not been fully detailed by investigators. The timeline of events, including the date and approximate time of the incident, was not immediately available.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the identity of the victim, any potential motives, or specific descriptions of the hunter being sought, were not publicly disclosed. The police department has not provided information on whether any permits or licenses related to hunting in the area were being reviewed as part of the investigation.
The incident has prompted local authorities to urge anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the hunter or any details pertaining to the shooting to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Lopez (az) on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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