Hunter Shot And Killed

Orange Deer Man says he mistook his step-father for a deer.

by WKRG Staff

Published: Thu, January 22, 2009 - 9:38 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, January 22, 2009 - 9:46 pm CST

A man was killed while hunting Thursday night.
The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says Forty-two year-old, Larry Vincent Rook, was shot and killed while hunting with his step-son, Twenty-four year-old Clayton Crane.
According to Sheriff's spokesperson Anthony Lowery, Rook was shot one time in the head with a high powered rifle from approximately 50 yards away, by his step-son.
Sheriff Huey Mack tells News 5, Crane told investigators he mistook his step-father for a deer.
The shooting took place shortly after 5:30 P.M. on a dirt lane south of Johnson Cemetery Road in the White House Forks Community.
Neither hunters were wearing hunter orange.
The case is under investigation and will be presented to a Baldwin County Grand Jury.

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bama03 Says:

Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:15 pm

I personally knew all the men involved in this horrible accident. And if they could take it back, I promise they would in a heartbeat. But they can’t and they will ask themselves these same questions for a very long time. They didn’t think something like this would happen to them…much like everybody else thinks the same way.

They are very strong and will make it through this because they have many people who love and support them. And I know they would never purposely do something like this. To see somebody even connect that thought to this situation is very heartbreaking to me. Keep this family in your prays because they need it!!!

sbcsbc Says:

Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 12:18 pm

In response to the tide fan, i have complained many times to the local law officials about people being in there too late at night, I live on Johnson cemetary rd and I have had many problems with the hunters, they are rude and have no respect for the people who live along the road. You can read my other post under the first story.

autiger1 Says:

Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 11:13 am

I know Clayton, and I know this was just a horrible accident. He is a very sweet person with a great personality. He would never purposely injure anyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family during this tragic time. Stay strong Clayton and let God help you through this!

lilley 56 Says:

Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 11:13 am

My heart and prayers go out to this family. I know the Rook children and they are wonderful young people. This is such a tragic lose for the famly and communitity. May GOD be with you in this time of pain and sorrow.

Tide Fan Says:

Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:32 am

If it had a scope…Either way its tragic. From the time I was a youngster…I can still hear the words “MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SHOOTING AT AND NEVER SHOOT AT NOISE” Drilled into my head time and time again. I couldnt imagine firing a weapon like that and not know what I was shooting at.

It could however provide the perfect scenario for the “Perfect Crime”. Certainly not implying thats the case here but it would be extremely difficult to prove a murder in court given this set of circumstances.

cmb1 Says:

Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:58 am

This is so sad. but when hunting with a rifle either it was to dark to be hunting leagally or he should have been able to see out of his scope better than that?

Cridge Says:

Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:51 am

that is such a sad situation. my heart goes out to this family.

Jeremy B Says:

Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:49 pm

My heart goes out to the Rook’s!!! They are some of the finest people you would ever want to know!!! I worked with both Vince and Clayton for a long time, and you couldn’t ask for two more genuine guys… Vince was the best Electrician I ever knew!!! May god Bless them!!!