Anderson man charged after shooting, killing his brother

The McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action against an Anderson man who allegedly shot and killed his brother today.

Brian L. Hole (DOB 1969) is being held without bond in the McDonald County Detention Center.

From the probable cause statement:

On the morning of 06-25-25 around 8:30 a.m., the suspect (Brian Hole) shot and killed {his brother} with a 9mm. handgun after a physical altercation between the two. This incident occurred at the Hole family home outside the Anderson city limits.

Upon arrival of law enforcement, units discovered the victim laying on the covered porch of the residence with the suspect performing lifesaving measures (CPR) on the victim while talking to the McDonald County Dispatch Center via cell phone.

The suspect still had the weapon used in the incident in a holster on his hip.

At the time, the suspect was taken into custody and placed in a secure patrol unit and emergency personnel took over lifesaving measures on the victim. EMS pronounced the victim deceased at 9:17 a.m.

At this time, I made contact with the suspect Brian Hole, read him his Miranda rights, which he verbally acknowledged. Brian advised he went to pick up his brother to take him to work, and his brother became upset and a physical fight between the two occurred.

Brian, who had visible signs of trauma on his face from the incident, advised he was actually proud of his brother because this was the first time he has had a job in the last eight years. Hole stated he would like to speak with an attorney, so no further questions were asked. Hole was then transported to the McDonald County Detention Center for processing.

During the course of the investigation, we discovered the victim sustained two gunshot wounds during the incident both in the chest, with one exit wound through the left shoulder.

The case was investigated by the McDonald County Sheriff's Office.