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Written by Staff reports
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Saturday, 28 November 2009 |
SUMMERVILLE — A man who was shot and killed during an argument with bear hunters about trespassing on his land previously had his concealed weapon permit revoked, then returned.
According to The York Dispatch, Frank Shaffer of Red Lion was charged with pulling a gun on a trucker in 2006 after each believed the other cut him off on Interstate 83.
The charges were dropped when the trucker didn't show up at Shaffer's preliminary hearing, the newspaper said.
The York County sheriff revoked Shaffer's permit, the Dispatch said, but a judge later ordered it be reinstated.
Shaffer, a real estate appraiser, had said he needed a weapon for protection while working in dangerous neighborhoods.
Shaffer, 63, was killed Tuesday near Summerville. He had been shot once, but his autopsy had not been completed as of Wednesday afternoon.
Paul H. Plyler, 23, Summerville, was also shot once. His injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said.
Shaffer had confronted a group of four or five hunters about trespassing on land he owns with family members, state police said Tuesday.
Investigators were trying to sort out the details of the shooting, but charges are expected, Trooper Bruce Morris said Tuesday.
Wednesday, however, Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police said they have made no determination about filing charges yet.
At least four shots were fired, Morris said.
Police did not immediately return messages seeking comment Wednesday.
Jerry Feaser, a state Game Commission spokesman, said the agency is helping police with the investigation and referred questions to them.
A hunting license does not automatically grant hunters access to private property, Feaser said.
A woman who answered the phone at Shaffer's residence declined comment Wednesday.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 November 2009 )
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