TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – A man is in jail accused of involuntary manslaughter.

Investigators say 31-year-old Ronald Dunn shot a man he mistakenly thought was a coyote.

It happened in the woods Monday. Police say Michael Marsh had an electronic coyote call that Dunn heard. He told officers he thought he saw a coyote in a tree. He then opened fire striking Marsh in the chest.

Officers say Dunn rendered aid and called 911 for help. Marsh later died at a nearby hospital.

Dunn is under a $75,000 secure bond.

 

 

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