Allen, New York — A tragic double homicide unfolded at a hunting cabin over the weekend, leaving two brothers dead and a third in custody. New York State Police responded to a disturbance at the cabin on Botsford Hollow Road late Sunday night, discovering the victims inside.
The victims have been identified as 70-year-old Mark B. Thompson from Canterbury, Connecticut, and his younger brother, 69-year-old David E. Thompson of Port Charlotte, Florida. Authorities reported that the two men were with their brother at the time of the incident.
According to investigators, a physical altercation escalated among the three brothers, prompting one to call 911. Police allege that 65-year-old Scot D. Thompson from Englewood, Florida, used a rifle during the confrontation, fatally shooting both Mark and David before fleeing the scene in one of the brothers’ vehicles.
Law enforcement quickly disseminated information about the getaway vehicle, leading officers from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Geneseo Police Department to locate and apprehend Scot Thompson. Following his arrest, he was taken into custody by state troopers.
Scot Thompson faces serious charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and first-degree criminal use of a firearm. He is currently being held awaiting an arraignment hearing.
The incident has shocked the community, raising questions about the dynamics that led to such a violent confrontation among family members. As the investigation continues, state police are expected to conduct autopsies on the victims.
Local authorities are working diligently to piece together the events that transpired at the cabin, aiming to provide clarity in a case that has shaken the region.