Corey Scott Shipton, a 29-year-old male from Linesville, PA, tragically passed away on September 17, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1988, in Coudersport, PA, and was the son of Scott A. Shipton and Stephanie Welsh Shipton. Corey attended Keystone High School and was employed at Bucks Fabricating. He was known for his love of hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles.
Corey was also a regular attendee at the First Baptist Church in Linesville.
Corey's death occurred following a domestic dispute at a residence in the 5100 block of Wheeler Road in Conneaut Township. On the evening of September 16, 2017, state police were called to investigate a report of domestic violence involving Corey and Jessie Bacon, 35, of Linesville. During the altercation, Dustin Coffey, 27, of Fredonia, arrived at the scene to assist Bacon. An ensuing altercation led to Coffey firing a gun, which resulted in Corey being fatally shot. Police recovered the pistol used by Coffey and a pellet rifle that Corey had at the scene.
After a thorough investigation, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General determined that the use of deadly force by Coffey was justified, and no criminal charges were filed. The decision was based on the review of facts and the law, concluding that Coffey's actions were appropriate under the circumstances.
Corey is survived by his parents, Scott and Stephanie Shipton, his brother Zachary Shipton and his wife Marissa, nephews Mason and Logan, niece Zoey, and several other family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Robert Shipton and his maternal grandmother Patricia Welsh.
The case did not result in any arrests or litigations, as the authorities deemed the shooting justified. The investigation concluded with the determination that no criminal charges were appropriate.
