Copley Man Dies in House Fire, Had Bullet Wound in Head
Edward Draher was 66, and police have not ruled out foul play.
A 66-year-old Copley man died in a house fire Thursday in Copley, according to a Copley Police Department press release. Edward Draher was found on the first floor of the home with a bullet wound in his head.
The fire, at 1554 Earhart Ave., started around 11:30 a.m. and was under control by 12:45, said police Chief Michael Mier. The Copley Fire Department was assisted by Fairlawn Fire and Bath Fire departments. The Fairlawn fire investigation team said the fire was started intentionally and that Draher died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Police found firearms in Draher's home, but have not determined if any of them caused his fatal injury.
Police don't suspect any foul play, but they aren't ruling it out, either, Mier said. The friend of the family called 911 after arriving and seeing the house in flames.
Three firefighters were hurt, but have been released from the hospital with minor injuries.
More information will be provided when it is available, Mier said.
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City of Fairlawn Fire Department
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Bath Township Fire Department
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Mike
2:09 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
There were 9 other Fire Departments that assisted as well... give credit where credit is due.
Megan Rozsa
9:45 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
Hi Mike,
The press release from the Copley Police Department only mentioned the fire departments I listed. If I left departments out, it's because I didn't know they were there. Sorry!