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Boy stable after being shot by brother

Posted at 10:22 AM, Nov 30, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-30 10:22:04-05

Law enforcement officers in Chautauqua County say a young boy was shot while hunting Friday morning.

7 Eyewitness News has learned that the boy was apparently hunting with his father and brother in a wooded area near the Falconer Mobile Home park, which is located on East Elmwood Avenue in Falconer.

Initial reports indicate that the boy was accidentally shot in the shoulder by his brother around 8:30 a.m.

The boy was flown to Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Authorities say he is currently in stable condition.

The incident remains under investigation. No names have been released.

 

 
 

 

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