Hunter fatally shoots himself near Detroit Lakes

Associated Press - November 13, 2006

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - An 18-year-old hunter is dead after accidentally shooting himself near Detroit Lakes.

Becker County Sheriff Tim Gordon says the man was hunting by himself 12 miles north of Detroit Lakes when he slipped on ice covering a small pond.

The man's rifle went off - striking him. Family member found the victim shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday. His name has not been released.

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