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Accidental Shooting in Wisconsin - Granddad Shoots Grandson - No Charges

Posted on the 04 August 2013 by Mikeb302000
Accidental Shooting in Wisconsin - Granddad Shoots Grandson - No Charges
Local news reports A Racine teen was reportedly shot Wednesday by his grandfather in Adams County, in an apparent target shooting accident, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The 14-year-old Racine boy was reportedly shot in the abdomen Wednesday evening while on vacation in the Town of Strongs Prairie, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He was target shooting with relatives when he was reportedly shot by his 64-year-old grandfather, who was handling a handgun, according to law enforcement. The shooting, which happened at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, appears to be accidental, said Sgt. Mike Kroetz of the Sheriff’s Office. "Appears to be accidental," are code words for "oh, well, these things happen, no problem." What do you think?  Please leave  a comment.

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