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Scott Taneyhill

Case from Canton, PA dated Sep 12, 2016

Victim Details

Scott Taneyhill

Male

Canton

PA

2016-09-12

57

Scott

Taneyhill

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Scott Taneyhill, a 57-year-old man from Canton, Pennsylvania, was tragically found dead on September 12, 2016. He was discovered shot multiple times outside his home, which had also been set on fire using a flare. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots just after 6 a.m. that morning and seeing smoke before authorities arrived at the scene. Taneyhill's wife had left the residence with their young granddaughter just before the incident, while his daughter and her male partner were home and were awake ...
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  • Man Found Fatally Shot After Washington Co. House Set On Fire
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: State police investigating fatal shooting in Washington County
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