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(6,700 posts) Sun Jan 1, 2012, 08:10 PM Jan 2012

Cops: Norton woman, 66, accidentally shot by hunter [View all]

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A hunter mistook a 66-year-old Norton woman walking her two dogs for a deer and shot her at 4:55 p.m., 17 minutes after sunset yesterday in Norton, a preliminary investigation indicated, police said.The hunter, also a Norton resident, immediately called 911 to report the shooting, Norton police said. Fire, police and rescue personnel responded.

“Norton fire personnel extracted the woman from the wooded area and transported her to Rhode Island Hospital,” a police statement said late last night. A hospital spokeswoman refused to discuss the victim’s condition.The hunting accident occurred off Oak Street and remains under investigation by Det. James Franco, along with state and environmental police.

The deer hunting season for blackpowder muzzle-loading guns ended yesterday at 5:08 p.m., 30 minutes after sunset, according Catherine Williams, a spokesman with the Massachusetts Environmental Police. Williams would not discuss what weapon was involved or what time the woman was shot.
http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20220101cops_norton_woman_66_accidentally_shot_by_hunter

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Cops: Norton woman, 66, accidentally shot by hunter [View all] sasha031 Jan 2012 OP

Hunter who shot Norton woman in apparent accident is a state trooper bluedigger Jan 2012 #1

they always get away with it sasha031 Jan 2012 #3

In Pennsylvania any such shooting is manslaughter... happyslug Jan 2012 #13

Actually there is intent to kill and harm. Marnie Jan 2012 #15

Issue is LEGAL intent as defined under the law happyslug Jan 2012 #22

Yes, there are fixed hours of hunting, tied to the available daylight. AtheistCrusader Jan 2012 #27

At least he is well trained in the use of firearms, and, as it turns out panzerfaust Jan 2012 #31

My eyes, my eyes... ellisonz Jan 2012 #75

Deer savages. An overpowering bloodlust for deer is dangerous to others. Kingofalldems Jan 2012 #2

+1 bahrbearian Jan 2012 #5

+1 k/r sasha031 Jan 2012 #7

+1. Peregrine Took Jan 2012 #19

+1 Politicub Jan 2012 #67

Negligence -- not an accident. The hunter clearly did not indentify the target. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #4

Jeff Cooper would be proud of you ... BOHICA12 Jan 2012 #20

+100 ..Basic shooting rules. He knew better. nt Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #28

as a deer hunter and dog owner his story is b.s. Botany Jan 2012 #33

Good Rules. Remember To Post Them Down In The Guns/RKBA Group Site...... Paladin Jan 2012 #40

He was negligent, not sight-impaired- so what's your point? friendly_iconoclast Jan 2012 #42

Think About It Real Hard---It'll Come To You...... (n/t) Paladin Jan 2012 #48

Will do because these rules apply to people with 20/20 vision or impaired vision. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #46

There are safe and easy accommodations to allow sight-impaired persons petronius Jan 2012 #53

I Rest My Case. (n/t) Paladin Jan 2012 #56

Indeed you do. Although it's unfortunate to see a case for discrimination against the disabled petronius Jan 2012 #58

I would have a hard time saying a person should be able to carry concealed ... moriah Jan 2012 #74

+100 n/t moriah Jan 2012 #73

How the hell do you mistake a woman for a deer??? proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #6

Well, it was around 5pm masshole Jan 2012 #8

The reports are being careful about the time. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #9

That's the part I don't get - 30 minutes after sunset? hedgehog Jan 2012 #50

There is usually a decent amount of light after technical sunset. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #52

Thanks for the clarification! hedgehog Jan 2012 #54

Perhaps he was watching the time, knowing the season was over in ~20 minutes, petronius Jan 2012 #10

You don't give a damn. Marnie Jan 2012 #16

That's why I never hunt on public land. Dr_Scholl Jan 2012 #23

Private land isn't much better. My father in law forbids us from.... Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #25

"6. How the hell do you mistake a woman for a deer???;" greiner3 Jan 2012 #71

I would expect a state trooper to be more careful than your average hunter. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2012 #11

Careful, nah. More arrogant? I'd bet on it. izquierdista Jan 2012 #12

How do you spot a target after sunset unless you are using a night vision or infrared scope? Marnie Jan 2012 #14

Many (most?) states run time time limits of ManiacJoe Jan 2012 #18

Sunset =/= dark. PavePusher Jan 2012 #47

Using the Dick Cheney precedent, the 66-year-old woman should apologize to the hunter. tclambert Jan 2012 #17

+1 Charlemagne Jan 2012 #24

We often see sneaky deer walking dogs here. Crafty bastards. n/t dimbear Jan 2012 #21

She must have had some large dog.... Historic NY Jan 2012 #26

You might want to harden your bedroom walls and window. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #41

The woman and the hunter are neighbors and well known to each other canoeist52 Jan 2012 #29

Normally I'm 100+% on the side of an accidental shooting victim but Ineeda Jan 2012 #30

No, she bears no responsibility unless she was dressed in a really good deer costume. Gormy Cuss Jan 2012 #38

see my post #43 - she was walking on her own property - not a "hunting reserve" UpInArms Jan 2012 #44

That's true. Ineeda Jan 2012 #49

maybe she should apoligize to the hunter for getting in the way of the bullet sasha031 Jan 2012 #55

it is always the responsibility of the gun handler roguevalley Jan 2012 #65

Orange Vests save lives BOHICA12 Jan 2012 #32

LOL. Yes, everybody in the vicinity of hunting areas should wear orange vests. tabasco Jan 2012 #34

Sometimes you need bells, whistles, flashing lights & sirens... Historic NY Jan 2012 #35

why should the victim be responsible for someone else's negligence? fascisthunter Jan 2012 #36

Like seat belts, vests give you a better opportunity to survive someone's stupidity. BOHICA12 Jan 2012 #39

Except as light fades, color vision fades. Marnie Jan 2012 #62

The florescent orange of a hunting vest - will stand out well past .... BOHICA12 Jan 2012 #69

If she'd been carrying her own gun, she could've protected herself. Bucky Jan 2012 #37

update: Kin want probe in mom�s shooting UpInArms Jan 2012 #43

They really are rushing to say its not a crime. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #51

That was my feeling yesterday when I heard there would be no charges. chelsea0011 Jan 2012 #59

Speaking of Maine. Marnie Jan 2012 #63

not in Maine magical thyme Jan 2012 #72

at her age this could be a desth sentence roguevalley Jan 2012 #66

Dick Cheney strikes again? tawadi Jan 2012 #45

I'd say such negligence is deserving of jail time, aye? octothorpe Jan 2012 #57

This makes me sick BobbyBoring Jan 2012 #60

My understanding is that the bullet broke her hip; the trooper will be sued civilly JenniferJuniper Jan 2012 #61

There are dumbass hunters who will shoot at anything that moves. RebelOne Jan 2012 #64

Deer hunters frequently seem to be unhinged Politicub Jan 2012 #68

Your first point is exactly right. I and every one of my friends who hunt are fanatical about safet Fourier Jan 2012 #70

Locking, does not meet criteria for LBN, feel free to repost in Guns or the state forum. Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2012 #76