Man allegedly shoots hunter, takes money and methamphetamine before calling for help

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Columbia County, Pa. —An investigation into a man being shot in the neck led officers with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to the discover the illegal killing of a deer and a robbery.

The incident also led to criminal charges being pursued against Michael Matthew Walnock on May 3 after investigators said he lied about the incident that took place on Jan. 14 of 2021. The 47-year-old Ashland resident told investigators the man was shot by a third person who was not identified.

When officers spoke with the accuser, who recovered after having a bullet fragment removed from their neck, they were allegedly told Walnock was the shooter. According to the affidavit, Walnock shot the accuser and took $100 from his wallet along with a baggie of methamphetamine.

State Game Warden Jared Turner said when he arrived…

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