Eric Tavener

Death by Force

Eric Tavener, an 18-year-old male from Tamaqua, PA, tragically died on February 27, 2020, from a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred at a residence on Gay Street, where Tavener was found lying on the front porch with the fatal injury. Witnesses at the scene reported that Tavener had been shot by 22-year-old Francis Witmayer Jr., who was attempting to disassemble a handgun when it accidentally discharged.

Witmayer, who was sitting in his vehicle nearby, was taken into custody ...Read More

gofundme.com: Relieve the burden of Eric’s funeral expenses organized by Jessica Underwood

Reading Eagle: In Schuylkill County, gun goes off, friend dies, manslaughter charged

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