Michael Bruce Browning, a 60-year-old white man from Bethel, North Carolina, was fatally shot at his home on the morning of October 2, 2016. Neighbors and the local community described him as kind and loving, and his death came as a shock because he reportedly had no significant health problems.

Deputies from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at the Browning residence and found Michael Bruce Browning dead. The investigation identified his son, 35-year-old Michael Clint Browning, as the suspect. Michael Clint Browning was arrested without incident and charged with first-degree murder; reports say the shooting took place during an altercation between father and son, though motive and detailed events were not disclosed.

Anyone who knew Michael Bruce Browning or has information about what happened that morning is asked to come forward.