Crime

Bath County man shoots another man to death after argument about a dog

A Bath County man shot and killed another man over a dog on Saturday.

Travis Becraft, 20, of Olympia, shot Jeremy Clark, 36, of Owingsville, after an argument concerning the dog, according to state police.

The shooting occurred at Becraft's home at 543 White Oak Road, said Master Trooper Joe Veeneman.

Clark was pronounced dead at the scene.

Becraft was not arrested, and the case is still under investigation, state police said.

Veeneman said the case will be presented to a Bath County grand jury.

This story was originally published March 14, 2015 at 9:34 PM with the headline "Bath County man shoots another man to death after argument about a dog."

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