Girl, 12, accidentally shot at Idaho gun range

[Reptile]

Authorities in south-central Idaho say a 12-year-old girl required hospitalization after being accidentally shot at a gun range.

Minidoka County Sheriff Eric Snarr tells The Times-News that the girl was shot Sunday afternoon at the Rupert Gun Range. Snarr says the girl was taken by helicopter to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

“There is video of this incident, “ Snarr told the paper. “You can clearly see that it is an accidental shooting.”

Snarr says the girl's mother said her daughter was in stable condition Monday. Police are investigating.

The paper reported that a witness posted on Facebook that the girl was shot in the stomach while someone at the range was clearing a weapon. The round reportedly ricocheted off a metal table and hit the girl.

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Must have had the gun pointed up range.

 

[robjax]

I'm glad she is stable and appears will survive her wounds.

 

[1903Collector]

"keep muzzle pointed in safe direction" Even if you **** up somewhere
else that will usually keep you out of trouble.

 

[Colt Delta Elite]

Wtf is with people and their muzzle awareness ?

 

[slap shot]

Sucks that this happened but how many 12 year old girls were injured in car accidents, amusement parks or pools today?

Only this one makes the headlines.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

why is this news? poor girl

 

[the_shootist]

I don't see this story on FOX

http://crime.chicagotribune.com/chicago/shootings

 

[SpiderMA]

I don't think I would ever take my kids to a range with other people there. I have seen too many complete idiots at ranges in MA (including police ranges in have been to) I would lose it I think if that was my daughter as is 1000% preventable.

 

[SpiderMA]

I don't see this story on FOX

http://crime.chicagotribune.com/chicago/shootings

That is insane.