The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 73-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed his stepdaughter during a domestic dispute April 29 at Babbling Brook Estates.
Donald R. David is charged with voluntary manslaughter by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department.
Tamatha Pillo, 51, of Morgantown, was shot once in the chest with a .380 pistol, according to Sheriff Perry Palmer.
“After collecting physical evidence and conducting interviews, investigators determined during a dispute with the victim, Donald R. Davis retrieved a firearm and caused a fatal injury to the victim,” a criminal complaint said.
Deputies responded to the home on Babbling Brook Estates, off of Tyrone Road, at about 12:45 a.m. Pillo was taken to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital but did not survive.
Palmer said the investigation into Pillo’s death was thorough.
Davis was arraigned by Magistrate Sandy Holepit on Tuesday and is free on a $75,000 personal recognizance bond.
Voluntary manslaughter is punishable by a definite term of not less than three or more than 15 years in prison under West Virginia law.
