A photographer in Texas was shot dead while trying to obtain a camera he spotted online that he believed to be his stolen equipment.

As reported by WFAA 8, 26-year-old Michael Ryan Love had arranged a meeting with the seller after spotting a camera identical to that which he had just had stolen. He spotted the listing on online exchange service OfferUp, similar to Craigslist. According to the police statement, on Wednesday night, Love made plans to meet the seller at a vacant house. He took with him three friends and traveled to meet two sellers. Love allegedly acquired the camera after arriving at the property, but an argument broke about before the two parties went separate ways. It ended in gunfire, with Love, one of his friends, and one of the sellers all being struck by bullets.

Love was rushed to hospital by his friends, but was later pronounced dead. The seller who also suffered gunshot wounds was later found to have succumbed to his injuries at the vacant home, following a police search. Love’s friend survived with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident serves as a stark reminder to involve the police in any incidents involving stolen camera gear.

[via PetaPixel]