Ft Bragg soldier killed while hunting
 

QP's, on behalf of the uncle-in-law of SSgt Devitto, I respectfully ask those of you in the Ft. Bragg area to take a moment and look at the sketch of a suspect in SSgt Devitto's death in the article linked below. If you have any info on this suspect the sheriff, SSgt Devitto's family, and his unit would appreciate hearing from you.

His funeral service was today; his burial will be on Wednesday, 9 January, in Arlington National Cemetery.

RIP, soldier.

v/r,
TP
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http://www.wral.com/lee-authorities-...nter/11940359/

Got It
 

White guy, 20s, scruffy redish facial hair and/or a green Dodge extended cab pickup.

Got it.

While a long ways from Lee County Game Lands - I'll keep my eyes out while in the Uwharrie and Birkhead areas this coming year.

I would hope the police will be able to cross reference vehicle registration with hunting lisences to get a few folks to interview.

While at Woodrun Camp over the New Years weekend we only saw 8 hunters. They were far outnumbered by the Hikers (us) and Mtn Bikers.

As a side note - Nothing to do with this story - The Trail Head bulletin board states it's hunting season and it's recommended that all hikers and riders wear bright colors. Most don't. From chatting with the Hunters it appears the hikers without bright colors don't bother them that much but the bikers, due to speed and quietness on some sections of the trails, do cause them some concern.

Share the woods - they are there for everyone.

They should also tell the hunters to positively ID the target before engaging.


Very sad about your nephew-in-law. May he Rest in Peace and his family find comfort.

Which is why
 

Which is why hikers don't seem to bother the Hunters much. They move at a walking speed.

The bikes move very quickly and pretty quiet in some parts of the trails. A hunter can see a deer, clear the area, bring up the rifle, start to sight in and a biker rockets into the playing field. And the bikers don't always stay on the bike marked trails.

Bright colors on everyone would help.

To clarify, I'm just a friend of his uncle but reached out to professionals here since a soldier was killed and the eyes and memory skills of a local QP may help find the shooter.

This wasn't an accident; the shooter most likely knew they were shooting at a person at close range following a confrontation.

Update-

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?se...cal&id=8946843



According to a friend who is related to the victim, the local LEO believe he was killed at very short range and there was signs of a confrontation at the scene.

Who goes deer hunting with a shotgun? RIP soldier.

My grandfather did for years. He used a slug and could hit the ball sack of a butterfly with it.

Shows what I know :o

Ever hear of Deer Slugs?

http://www.gameandfishmag.com/2010/0..._gf_aa106701a/

I mostly use a rifle/muzzle loader/bow, but have had decent success with my 870 loaded with slugs (in some places where I hunt, you're lucky to have good/safe visibility beyond 50 yards). Back to the thread, I hope they have a solid case against the guys that did this. To even think they might've shot someone (and then leave the scene) is disgusting. This soldier fought on for a few more days. With timely treatment, maybe he lives. Very sad. Condolences to his family.

No sir. I've heard the term slug before but I wasn't aware that they could be or are used for hunting deer.

I have been hunting in Ohio all my life, and during deer gun season you can't use a high powered rifle. It's too flat, and very open with all the farmland. We have to use a shotgun loaded with slugs, or a pistol with a minimum caliber of I think .357 mag or .38, minimum 6 inch barrel and can only use straight walled cartridges. Been a while since I hunted with a pistol, so I'm not certain.

I'm sure other states have similar restrictions. Matter of fact, I think you have to use slugs on Fort Bragg for deer.

As to the poor soldier who was shot, I hope they charge that bastard with manslaughter at a minimum. I seem to remember something about never shooting at sounds, only what you can see and only when you have a safe shot. If the confrontation angle pans out and holds up in court, I hope they get him for murder.

I was hunting the other day, and this thread popped into my mind. My Google-Fu must be weakening in retirement, because I couldn't find anything other than the articles that were written when those two guys were arrested. Anyone know what the final disposition of this is, or whether or not they are even going to trial?

From the NC Court website for Lee County
 

12/31/2013
Arraigned Offenses for Case Number: 2013050086 CRS
Arraigned Defendant Name: BURNETTE,STEVEN,CODY
County: LEE
Court Date: 02/03/2014
Session: AM
Court Room: 0002

Offense Code Description Statute
0942 Felony SECOND DEG MURDER W/O REGARD 14-17(B)(1)


Not absolutely sure but the name and date tracks. It is an open prosecution.