Police say a butler was shot and killed during a domestic incident

BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A Butler man was shot and killed Tuesday in an apparent domestic incident, according to a media release from the Butler City Police Department.

Butler City Police responded to the 200 block of American Avenue on Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

Responding officers found a man, identified as 47-year-old Christopher Waggett, on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Waggett was treated by bystanders before being taken to the care of medical staff at the scene. According to police, he later died from his injuries.

Police interviewed witnesses at the scene and later found the suspect, 37-year-old Sean Williams, nearby. Police determined there was an argument between Waggett and Williams that led to the shooting. There were no other injuries.

Williams was taken to the Butler County Jail and charged with criminal homicide.

Anyone who has video or witnesses the event is asked to contact Butler City Police through the Butler County 911 dispatch center.