Brother shoots brother in McNeal Sunday


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


An argument left one brother dead in McNeal and another charged with his murder.


Wayne Elliott

Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputies were called at about 6 p.m. Sunday concerning a possible accidental shooting in the 6800 block of North Brooks Road in McNeal.

When they arrived, they discovered 34-year-old Jason Elliott dead in the bedroom.

The investigation indicates that both brothers were in the residence when an argument started and at some point during the altercation Wayne Elliott shot his brother Jason Elliott one time in the chest with a shotgun.

Wayne Elliott was transported to Cochise County Jail in Bisbee where he was booked on one count of First Degree Murder and Domestic Violence and remains without bond.

The investigation is being continued by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

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Comments

    Matthew Maley wrote on May 14, 2008 10:25 PM:

    " My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these times. Rest in Peace Jason you will be remembered. "

    Shannon wrote on May 13, 2008 10:45 PM:

    " We love you Wayne. My deepest sympathies, Tony, Betty, Derek and Kimmy. Although we are not near, you are in our thoughts and our hearts. Peace be with Jason. "

    Stephanie wrote on May 13, 2008 12:22 PM:

    " Derek, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. "

    David Griffin wrote on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM:

    " My Heartfelt Prayers for the Elloitt Family, I have known them for sometime and was shocked to hear of this news. GODs Speed to the family in dealing with this horriable ordeal. "

    friend wrote on May 8, 2008 9:55 AM:

    " I've known the Elliott's for many years; I watched their children grow up. My heartfelt sympathies to Tony and Betty, Craig, Kimmy, and Derick. I offer my prayers for Wayne and for the soul of Jason....may he rest in peace. No one knows what provoked this terrible tragedy...and we should not be judgemental. Let us all keep this family in our thoughts and prayers. "

    Friend wrote on May 8, 2008 8:18 AM:

    " Jason was a very kind and generous person who did not deserve the anger his brother had within him.

    My prayers go out to the Elliott Family. "

    wrote on May 7, 2008 2:25 PM:

    " What are you trying to say "Wow"? "

    friend wrote on May 6, 2008 11:46 PM:

    " jason - may you rest in peace....
    to the elliott family - you are in my prayers and deepest thoughts.
    may god bless you all. "

    Wow wrote on May 6, 2008 8:37 PM:

    " So many times I wanted to shoot my brother too...when he ate all the Coco Puffs, took the last of the toothpaste, used my cell phone minutes, beat me at Sega Genesis...I thought about it so many times... "

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