Father of 5 killed in home by bullet believed fired by hunter, deputies say

SWEET HOME, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A 54-year-old man was killed Saturday when a bullet passed through his home, according to authorities in Oregon.The Linn County Sheriff’s Office believes the shot came from a nearby hunter.Deputies found a partially dressed deer near where the shots were fired, Sheriff Michelle Duncan said. The hunter left the scene. It is unclear whether the hunter knew Robert Church had been hit.Church leaves behind five children. His daughter, Shy, said her father “was one of a kind” and “loved his children more than anything in the world.”Neighbors said the area is popular for hunting and that the shooting happened on private property. They urged hunters to follow the rules and be aware of where they are shooting.Duncan said investigators do not believe the shooting was intentional and urged the hunter to come forward so Church’s family can get answers and closure.Church’s family started an online fundraiser to help with funeral expenses. Anyone with information