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A Vicksburg man has been charged with murder.
Larry Eberstein, 65, is facing homicide – open murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing his brother this past weekend. Eberstein was arrested and his bond denied.
He called 9-1-1 this past weekend and reportedly told dispatchers he had shot his brother, William Eberstein.
The Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the shooting happened inside the Eberstein’s mother’s house located on 34th Street near East T Avenue on Sunday morning.
When Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene, they located William, who had been seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital, where he lated died.
According to reports, Larry told investigators the two got into a fight about how to enter the home and avoid encountering a dog. Court records indicate Larry said his brother kicked the dog and advanced on him. Larry then shot his brother in the chest.
Following the shooting, Larry reportedly called and confessed. He was arrested at the scene.
