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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

Suspect accused of shooting his 87-year-old grandmother dead in her wheelchair so she ‘didn’t have to worry’

Brian Davenport, 29, appeared in court to face murder charges in the death of his grandmother, Velma Koontz, who was found shot in the back of the head while seated in her wheelchair - (KTUU)

An Alaska man accused of fatally shooting his 87-year-old grandmother at her Fairbanks home told police he “didn’t want her to worry” – likening the killing to “pulling the plug,” according to court records.

Brian Davenport, 29, was arrested earlier this week and charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Velma Koontz, who was found shot in the back of the head while seated in her wheelchair inside her home.

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