A Sedalia family conflict ended in fatal shooting on the night of July 1, 2017. Nicholas Huner, 33, was found dead of gunshot wounds at a home on Elk Canyon Court after his father, Frank Leo Huner Jr., fired the shots. Frank initially told deputies he had shot an intruder and only after the shooting identified the dead man as his son.

The killing followed months of escalating hostility. Nicholas had reportedly threatened to kill his parents, prompting his father to obtain a restraining order. He was also the primary suspect in an arson that destroyed his father’s mountain home and was said to be days away from formal charges. Records describe a long arrest history, often involving drugs.

Frank Huner was charged with second-degree murder and later the charge was upgraded to first-degree murder. Prosecutors said they planned to appeal the dismissal.

Does anyone have information about the lead-up to that night or about the arson investigation?