South Carolina Boy, 6, Fatally Shot in Tragic Hunting Accident

Tragedy struck in South Carolina last week as a 6-year-old, identified as Avery Davis by family members, lost his life in an accidental shooting during a hunting excursion. The incident occurred in Orangeburg County on Friday morning, as confirmed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of a 6-year-old who was killed after being accidentally shot Friday morning in a hunting accident in Orangeburg County near the Calhoun County line. Our investigators and officers are in the initial stages of investigation. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/SY3mhImoa2

— S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources (@SCDNR) November 25, 2023

WACH reported: Officials say that Davis was in an elevated stand at the time off the accident. It appears to have been a stray shotgun pellet from a shooter on the ground that hit Davis causing his death.

No further details were available.

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