Michael Scott Claar, 46, of Claysburg, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed on July 24, 2021. Born May 14, 1975, in Roaring Spring, he worked as a logger and truck driver, rode a motorcycle, tinkered with cars, and was a member of the Corvette Club of America.

State police say the shooting involved his brother, Larry Michael Claar. On July 24, officers found a pool of blood in front of a garage at a Picnic Road address and blood-covered items in a burn barrel. Reports say Larry fired several rounds at Michael’s truck, then shot Michael and buried his body in an excavated area behind a Kimmel Township property. Larry Claar was taken into custody on July 25, 2021, and charged in connection with the incident.

The death deeply affected the family and community. If anyone knew Michael or has information about the events on July 24, 2021, please come forward.