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Accidental shooting being investigated in Newton County

Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard has released the following statement regarding an accidental shooting that happened on today;


On Friday, January 24, 2025, at 12:32 p.m., the Newton County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding an accidental shooting on County Road 3114. The caller stated his son was shot during a hunting accident by another sibling. Newton County Sheriff's Deputies along with Texas Parks and Wildlife were dispatched to the scene, as well as the St. Elizabeth Hospital to conduct their investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting was accidental and there is no danger to the public. This is still an on- going investigation and there will be further information released in the future as necessary.




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