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Man shot and killed at family picnic in Washington Co.after fight between cousins

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — A shooting left one person dead in Washington County Sunday evening.

The incident occurred in the village of Westland on Meadow Street at approximately 7:51 p.m.

The Washington County Coroner identified the victim as 22-year-old Robert Kramer Jr,  who died of a gunshot wound to the chest.

Kramer’s family was having a picnic at their residence when an argument between Kramer and the shooter ensued, according to officials. The pair argued over a set of keys.

State police arrested Kramer's cousin, 28-year-old Joshua Moss, who was charged with homicide.

"The actor grabbed a shotgun and shot his cousin],” Trooper Robin Mungo said.

Moss was not legally allowed to possess a firearm due to past run-ins with police.

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