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Tucker County man charged with murdering his brother

ST. GEORGE, W.Va. — A Tucker County man is behind bars after allegedly killing his brother.

Robert Tennant (WVRJA)

Deputies believe Robert Tennant, 64, shot and killed his brother Edward Tennant on Smoke House Road in Saint George at around 12:45 p.m. Monday.

Robert Tennant has been charged with first-degree murder.

The shooting was over a boundary line and property dispute that had been ongoing between the two brothers, according to deputies.

The Tucker County Sheriff’s Office, Parson’s Police Department and West Virginia State Police are investigating.

Robert Tennant is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail without bond.





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