Crime & Safety
Police: Man Killed Half-Brother After COVID Vaccine Dispute
The two men, who lived next door to each other, argued over the COVID-19 vaccine before Cavitt allegedly shot Geyman in the head.
September 1, 2021
A southern Illinois man allegedly shot his half-brother to death following an argument over the COVID-19 vaccine, authorities said.
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Larry D. Cavitt, 68, of Goreville, was charged Monday in Johnson County Court with murder and aggravated battery with use of a firearm. The charges stem from Saturday's death of Cavitt's half-brother, Joseph E. Geyman, 51.
Johnson County Sheriff Pete Sopczak said the two men, who lived next door to each other, argued over the COVID-19 vaccine before Cavitt allegedly took out a handgun and fatally shot Geyman in the head.
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