Westmoreland County Hunter Shot To Death; Reward Offered
POSTED: 7:35 pm EST November 13, 2005
UPDATED: 5:28 pm EST November 15, 2005
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. -- The family of hunter found shot to death in Westmoreland County is offering a reward for information about his death.The Westmoreland County Coroner says a bowhunter found dead was killed by a shotgun wound to the chest. Because authorities are still investigating, however, the coroner still isn't saying whether Steven Andrew Kachonik's death is a homicide or an accident.Steven Kachonik, 39, was found shortly after 7 a.m. in Loyalhanna Township.His family reported him missing Saturday, when he failed to return from bow hunting.Police used bloodhounds and a helicopter to search for him. Police say Kachonik was found near the road he lived on.The family of the Kachonik is putting up a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of his killer. State police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are investigating.
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