Hunter faces manslaughter charges

Walter Moorhead, 74, was hunting deer from a ground blind in Ellendale when he fatally shot Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, who was walking with a man and two children.

“Walter Moorhead, 74, was hunting deer from a ground blind in Ellendale on Friday evening, said Delaware State Police.”

Shooting occurs in rural field

Police responded to the field near South Old State Road around 7:40 p.m. after the incident.

Woman dies in hospital

Soto was pronounced dead at a hospital after emergency responders provided medical care.

Additional charges filed

Moorhead faces possession of a firearm and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment besides manslaughter.

“Besides manslaughter, Moorhead is also charged with possession of a firearm and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, according to police.”

Bond set for hunter

Moorhead was released after posting a $43,000 cash bond.

“He was released after posting a $43,000 cash bond.”