Homicide in Damascus Twp.; Hawley man kills brother

Posted 8/21/12

DAMASCUS TWP., PA — A man from Hawley is accused of following his brother, who was with the man’s former girlfriend, Brooke Swingle, and a young child in a car, and then confronting and shooting …

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Homicide in Damascus Twp.; Hawley man kills brother

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DAMASCUS TWP., PA — A man from Hawley is accused of following his brother, who was with the man’s former girlfriend, Brooke Swingle, and a young child in a car, and then confronting and shooting his brother, resulting in his death.

Pennsylvania State Police said Antonio Cilino, 30, of Hawley, killed Joseph Cilino, 40, of Honesdale, after the confrontation on Eighmy Road in Damascus Township.

Antonio had a handgun, and after he pulled the trigger, Swingle was able to flee with the child. Swingle, who had an order of protection against Antonio, called 911.

After the shooting, Antonio traveled to his mother’s house in Beach Lake, but a short time later, he turned himself in to Hawley Borough Police.

He was taken into custody and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.

Joseph was pronounced dead at 11:53 p.m. on September 2.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Antonio on September 14, at 9 a.m.

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