Allen, N.Y. — A tragic incident unfolded late Sunday night at a hunting cabin, resulting in the deaths of two men and the arrest of a third sibling. New York State Police responded to a disturbance report just after 10 p.m. on Botsford Hollow Road, where they discovered the bodies of two individuals inside the cabin.
The deceased have been identified as 70-year-old Mark B. Thompson from Canterbury, Connecticut, and 69-year-old David E. Thompson, who hailed from Port Charlotte, Florida. According to investigators, the three brothers had gathered at the cabin when a physical altercation erupted, prompting one of them to call for help.
Authorities allege that 65-year-old Scot D. Thompson from Englewood, Florida, was responsible for the tragic turn of events, allegedly using a rifle to shoot both his brothers. Following the incident, Scot is believed to have fled the scene in one of their vehicles.
The vehicle associated with Scot Thompson was promptly identified by law enforcement, leading to its discovery by members of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Geneseo Police Department. He was taken into custody shortly thereafter, and on Monday, he faced multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and first-degree criminal use of a firearm.
Scot Thompson is currently being held awaiting arraignment, as authorities continue their investigation into this disturbing case. The victims’ families are grappling with their loss, and autopsies are pending to determine the exact causes of death.
This incident raises larger questions about the dynamics within families and the potential for violence during moments of heightened tension. Investigators are actively exploring the circumstances that led to the confrontation, seeking to piece together the events that culminated in this tragic outcome.
As the community processes this shocking event, local law enforcement is urging anyone with additional information to come forward, hoping to shed more light on the situation. The investigation remains ongoing as questions linger about what transpired in the hours leading up to the fatal incident.