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Hunter shoots tourist in the forest

At around 6:30 p.m. on December 15, the Samokov Regional Emergency Department received a report from the city's Emergency Department about a man being admitted with a gunshot wound to the thigh

Dec 16, 2024 12:06 56

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A hunter shoots a young man walking in the mountains.

At around 6:30 p.m. on December 15, the Samokov Regional Emergency Department received a report from the city's Emergency Department about a man being admitted with a gunshot wound to the thigh.

The police officers took immediate operational and search actions.

In the course of their investigation, they clarified that on his way home from hunting, a resident of the village of Shiroki Dol fired a shot at a black forest road with a legally owned hunting rifle, shooting a 22-year-old man walking in the forest area. The victim was admitted for treatment, without life-threatening injuries.

A search was conducted at the perpetrator's address, and a smooth-bore rifle, a hunting rifle and ammunition were seized.

The man was detained for up to 24 hours.

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case. The investigation continues under the supervision of the prosecutor's office.