Weapon search continues Weapon search Once again State Police Detective Barry Shuman, left, and Assistant Attorney General Pat Perrino, right, were in Pittsfield searching for the murder weapon used in the killing of a Pittsfield teacher over six years ago. Robert McKee was shot in the head in a Newport gas station during an apparent robbery and his killer was never found. For the second time, a backhoe has been used at a Washington street home in a search for a weapon believed buried there. Despite the lack of results in the digging Monday, Shuman said the investigation will continue as long as possible. (Brenda Seekins Photo).