Man accidentally shot and killed in car with woman and 2 kids, Huntsville police say
Accidental Shooting Claims Life in Huntsville
Huntsville Police are investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Monday, which resulted in a fatal shooting that authorities believe may have been accidental. The shooting took place in the 100 block of Jefferson Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. Police responded to the scene where they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside a red sedan parked in a lot. Despite immediate medical attention at Huntsville Hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries.
At the time of the incident, a woman and two children were also present in the vehicle, but fortunately, they were unharmed. Law enforcement officials took them in for questioning as part of their ongoing investigation. According to a press release from the City of Huntsville, crime scene investigators recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
The Huntsville Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has indicated that interviews and evidence collected at the scene suggest the shooting was likely accidental. The investigation remains active as police work to piece together the details surrounding the event. Updated information regarding the case will be released as it becomes available.
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