Caleb Paul Shook, 33, was shot and killed on September 24, 2015, at his home on Rich Mountain Road in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. The death followed a physical altercation with his brother, Travis Ted Shook, during which both men obtained firearms and Travis shot Caleb.

Travis Ted Shook, 41, was charged with murder and was being held without bond in the Transylvania County Detention Center. The Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation handled the inquiry; authorities said they were working to establish a motive and gather evidence, and no further details had been released.

The killing has deeply affected the family and the local community. If anyone witnessed the argument or has information about what led to the shooting, please share what is known with investigators.