A Pike County, Missouri man shot and killed his 26-year-old son and a woman early Saturday morning, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
Why it matters: The tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the devastating consequences it can have on families and communities.
The details:
- At approximately 12:23 AM on July 27th, Pike County received a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence on Collage Circle Drive in Eolia, MO.
- Deputies and the Missouri Highway Patrol found Timothy Todd, 26, and Kaitlyn Potter-Navratil, 26, both of Silex, fatally wounded at the scene.
- Mathew G. Todd, 53, the father of Timothy and a resident of the home, was taken into custody without incident.
- Witnesses reported an argument between Timothy, Kaitlyn, and Mathew prior to the shooting.
According to authorities, Mathew Todd reportedly told his son and Potter-Navratil to leave the premises, and when they refused, he retrieved a rifle from another room and fired three shots into the ceiling before fatally shooting both individuals.
The charges:
- Mathew G. Todd has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree domestic assault, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, and three counts of armed criminal action.
- He is being held in the Pike County Jail with a bond set at $500,000.
Pike County Prosecutor Alex Ellison emphasized that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
What’s next: The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
Full story
A Pike County, Missouri man has been charged with shooting and killing his 26-year-old son and a woman early Saturday morning, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to a home on Collage Circle Drive in Eolia, Missouri, just after midnight following a 911 call reporting the shooting. The victims were identified as Timothy Todd, 26, and Kaitlyn Potter-Navratil, 26, both of Silex, Missouri.
Matthew Garrett Todd, the father of Timothy Todd, was arrested without incident. Witnesses reported that an argument occurred between Matthew Todd and the victims prior to the shooting.
pike County double homicide charges filed
According to authorities, Matthew Todd initially asked his son and Potter-Navratil to leave the residence. When they refused, he retrieved a rifle from another room and fired three shots into the ceiling before fatally shooting Timothy Todd and then Potter-Navratil. Pike County Prosecutor Alex Ellison has charged Matthew Todd with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree domestic assault, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, and three counts of armed criminal action.
He is being held in the Pike County Jail with a bond set at $500,000 by Judge Milan Berry. Sheriff Stephen Korte emphasized that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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