NY: Hunter accidentally shoots friend in Columbia County

Hunter accidentally shoots friend in Columbia County

December 30, 2010

ANCRAM -- A 26-year-old Connecticut man who accidentally shot his hunting buddy in the Columbia County town of Ancram on Thursday could face charges, State Police said.

Police say Shawn Milton was unloading his rifle in his truck after coyote hunting when he inadvertently fired a round, striking Brian Avery of Millerton in Dutchess County, a passenger in the vehicle.

Avery, 26 was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with a serious foot injury; Milton could face charges from the state Department Environmental Conservation, troopers said.

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