Coverage dated January 23, 2023

Hunter Shot Dead By His Dog After Leaving Rifle on the Back Seat of Truck, Police Say

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A Kansas man who was out hunting over the weekend was reportedly killed after his own dog stepped on a rifle, causing it to go off, police said.

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NBC4 Washington
Hunter Shot Dead By His Dog After Leaving Rifle on the Back Seat of Truck, Police Say (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jan 23, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
A Kansas man who was out hunting over the weekend was reportedly killed after his own dog stepped on a rifle, causing it to go off, police said.
BNO News
Dog shoots, kills man on Kansas hunting trip (opens BNO News)
Published Jan 23, 2023
BNO News's feed description
A 32-year-old man who was killed in a shooting in southern Kansas over the weekend was shot by a dog who stepped on a rifle, officials said on Monday. The incident happened at about 9:47 a.m. on Saturday when deputies were called for a shooting in the area of 80th Street South and River Road, […]
NBC News
Man dies after dog steps on rifle, causing it to discharge, Kansas officials say (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 23, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The shooting of the 30-year-old unfolded in a truck on a country road about 46 miles south of Wichita, Wellington Fire and EMS Chief Tim Hay said.
Newsweek
Kansas man shot dead by his own dog (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 23, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The man had been sitting in the front seat of a pickup truck when his dog stepped on a rifle in the backseat.
CBS News
Dog kills hunter after stepping on rifle and shooting hunter in the back, Kansas sheriff says (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 23, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Police said the dog was in the back seat of a pickup truck when it stepped on the gun, shooting the hunter in the back.
Washington Times
Dog fatally shoots hunter with his own rifle by stepping on it in the backseat of a pickup (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 23, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A Kansas hunter died Saturday morning after being shot by a dog that stepped on his rifle in the backseat of a pickup truck.
The Daily Caller
Dog Shoots And Kills Man In Kansas (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 23, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
A 32-year-old man in southern Kansas was killed in a hunting-related accident after a dog stepped on a rifle, officials announced on Jan. 24.
Fox News
Kansas man dies after dog steps on rifle, causing it to fire: reports (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 23, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A man riding in the passenger seat of a pickup truck south of Wichita, Kansas was killed after a dog in the backseat stepped on a rifle, causing it to discharge, according to reports.

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