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Person killed by fellow hunter in Yolo County hunting accident

Investigators say a minor accidentally discharged a firearm fatally wounding an adult hunter.
Credit: Tegna

YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a young hunter accidentally shot and killed an adult hunter Wednesday morning.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, it happened east of the town of Dunnigan.

Their investigation found a young hunter unintentionally discharged a gun, striking an adult hunter who died from his injuries. The identity of the hunter who died hasn't been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.

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