In the small town of Campbell, New York, a dispute between neighbors escalated into a fatal encounter. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, New York State Police troopers responded to a call on Parker Road regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered 53-year-old William C. Tong with a gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Tong to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
Despite medical efforts, William Tong, a male, succumbed to his injuries and died during surgery the following day, on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Another individual, identified as 41-year-old Devan J. Hall of Campbell, was involved in the incident. Hall remained at the location of the shooting and has been cooperating with the ongoing investigation conducted by law enforcement. As of mid-July 2025, no charges had been filed in connection with the shooting. Authorities have stated that the investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation is still active and under review.
