June 6 – A 76-year-old Mifflin County man is charged with killing a 64-year-old woman at a home in McClure on Wednesday afternoon.
William Shoop is charged with murder by state police in Lewistown following a shooting along Snook Road in Decatur Township, Mifflin County. Police were called to the scene Wednesday at 4:41 p.m. for reports of shots fired.
William Shoop, 76, emerged from the home and retreated inside several times before throwing a gun on an outdoor trampoline and surrendering, police said.
Carrie Shoop, 64, was found dead in the living room from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
William Shoop is charged with murder and is being held in the Mifflin County Jail. The investigation continues, police said.
Selinsgrove State Police assisted at the scene, Trooper Sara Barrett said.
This is a development story. More details will be published as they become available.
