Hunter shot to death in eastern WA

[TangoU]

I don't see any additional info on this yet other than the below.  Very sad.  LEO approaching it as a homicide apparently.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Western-Washington-hunter-killed-by-gunfire-in-Okanogan-County-222194261.html

OKANOGAN, Wash. -- Deputies are investigating the death of a Western Washington man who was shot and killed while hunting in rural Eastern Washington.

Two men were grouse hunting in the area near Chesaw, and when one of the men got out of the car to shoot at a grouse, the other in the car then heard a shot and saw his friend fall to the ground bleeding, said Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers.

The other man took his wounded friend to a nearby home and called for help. Medics arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Deputies have interviewed people in the area including the two people living at another home near where the shooting occurred.

Rogers says they are investigating the incident as a murder but no arrests have been made, although they do have persons of interest.

The victim's name has not been released, but Rogers said he did live in Western Washington.

[Southpole]

Just heard that on Komo 30 min. ago. Someone on here is bound to know who the hunters were.

[vandeman17]

Wow that is crazy! Got out of the car and got shot>  Hope they find the shooter to get to the bottom of the story.

[pianoman9701]

Just heard that on Komo 30 min. ago. Someone on here is bound to know who the hunters were.

Sad to hear. Please make sure that your posts here regarding this death are sensitive and reflect respect toward the victim(s). There's an awfully sad family out there today.

[stewcamp]

With Hunting Season underway, everybody be careful out there. Very sad.

[seth30]

Such a tragedy

[Southpole]

Just heard that on Komo 30 min. ago. Someone on here is bound to know who the hunters were.

Sad to hear. Please make sure that your posts here regarding this death are sensitive and reflect respect toward the victim(s). There's an awfully sad family out there today.

Trust me, I'm just as disturbed and saddened as the rest of you, sorry for not adding that.

[Skyvalhunter]

Sorry to hear about this. I have hunted up by Chesaw in the past and there are some very suspicious landowners. Was trying to find a friends cabin up there and went down the wrong road, the sign at the house said do not get out of your car you will be shot. So I made my way out of there. Plenty of anti goverment, recluse types up there.

[pianoman9701]

Just heard that on Komo 30 min. ago. Someone on here is bound to know who the hunters were.

Sad to hear. Please make sure that your posts here regarding this death are sensitive and reflect respect toward the victim(s). There's an awfully sad family out there today.

Trust me, I'm just as disturbed and saddened as the rest of you, sorry for not adding that.

I wasn't pointing a finger at you at all. I was only emphasizing what you had said that someone on here probably knows the people involved. Thanks Southpole.

[BULLBLASTER]

Very sad to hear... I hope they find out exactly what went on. Thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.

[sumbeech66]

WOW, knowing only what the op has posted just infuriates me! What a terrible tragedy and im incredibly sorry this nonsense happened. Condolences to the family!

[Southpole]

Just heard that on Komo 30 min. ago. Someone on here is bound to know who the hunters were.

Sad to hear. Please make sure that your posts here regarding this death are sensitive and reflect respect toward the victim(s). There's an awfully sad family out there today.

Trust me, I'm just as disturbed and saddened as the rest of you, sorry for not adding that.

I wasn't pointing a finger at you at all. I was only emphasizing what you had said that someone on here probably knows the people involved. Thanks Southpole.

Gotcha

[jackelope]

Very sad story...it will be interesting to hear how this plays out.

Condolences to the family.

[Natures Way]

condolences to the family.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Tempted to speculate, but waiting for facts.  Condolences to the family.