Police say Richwoods man was shot by brother

Daniel Tyarks in custody on $100,000 bond

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:40 AM CDT

POTOSI — A Richwoods man was found dead early Saturday morning after he was shot by his brother, according to police. The shooting occurred at 2:38 a.m. on Saturday in the 10900 block of Forest Lane in Richwoods.

When Washington County deputies arrived on the scene the victim, Donald Tyarks, was found with a single fatal wound to the chest.

According to a press release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that Tyarks and his brother Daniel Tyarks, 24, Richwoods, were involved in a verbal argument that turned into a physical altercation. Daniel Tyarks then entered the residence, and retrieved an SKS rifle and fired one round, striking the victim.

Daniel Tyarks was taken into custody and was formally charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action. Tyarks remains at the Washington County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

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peachey2021 posted on Friday, December 26th, 2008 at 7:11 am

danny was a good man and still is, as his sister i should know this was a freak accident. donald was my half brother and i didnt know him very well but i do miss him.

donald wane tyarks
" may god be with you"
daniel henery tyarks
"just know i still love you",
your litle sister

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