crime-and-justice29 days ago
Delaware Hunter Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Mistaken Shot
Walter Moorhead, 74, faces felony charges after fatally shooting Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, in Ellendale, Delaware, on Sept. 18. Moorhead, a Maryland resident, allegedly mistook Soto for a deer while hunting from a ground blind at 7:40 p.m. Soto died at a local hospital despite first aid from state police. Moorhead was charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and firearm possession during a felony, posting a $43,000 bond. Authorities note that failure to identify targets is a common factor in rare hunting fatalities.
