A participant shot him while reloading his rifle: a hunter killed in the middle of a hunt

A tragedy hunting accident occurred this Sunday, December 22 in Lorsnet, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. 70-year-old hunter dies after being shotrevealed BFM YOU SAY.

According to the first observations on site, the accident apparently occurred while another participant in the hunt was reloading his rifle. The shot was fired accidentally.

The negative shooter's blood alcohol test

A investigation for manslaughter was opened in order to shed light on the circumstances drama. A autopsy must be carried out at the Marseille Medico-Legal Institute to specify the causes exact details of the death.

Criminal identification technicians went to the scene to carry out detailed findings. Hunters present at the time of the incident will also be soon to be heard. Investigations which will aim to determine the exact conditions of this accident and to identify possible failures in the safety instructions.

In the meantime, initial analyzes revealed that the shooter involved had a hunting license in order. Furthermore, an alcohol test carried out immediately after the events proved negative.