17-year-old squirrel hunter dies from injuries suffered in accidental shooting by another hunter in eastern Iowa
A squirrel hunter died from their injuries suffered in an accidental shooting by another hunter in eastern Iowa, officials said.The incident happened Saturday in rural Brighton, which is in Washington County.The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said 17-year-old Carson Ryan, of Washington, was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party and was hit in the back of the head.Ryan was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.The incident is still under investigation.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
