Police: Man Killed Half-Brother After COVID Vaccine Dispute

St. Louis MO

01 September, 2021

1:50 PM

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CBS St. Louis September 1, 2021 A southern Illinois man allegedly shot his half-brother to death following an argument over the COVID-19 vaccine, authorities said. Larry D. Cavitt, 68, of Goreville, was charged Monday in Johnson County Court with murder and aggravated battery with use of a firearm. The charges stem from Saturday's death of Cavitt's half-brother, Joseph E. Geyman, 51. Johnson County Sheriff Pete Sopczak said the two men, who lived next door to each other, argued over the COVID-19 vaccine before Cavitt allegedly took out a handgun and fatally shot Geyman in the head. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.