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Press release<\/p>\n
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental gunshot wound which was reported Sunday at 6:56p.m. by a 41 year Town of Pavilion resident.<\/p>\n
The victim told officers he was hunting a the time of the incident. He was treated at a Rochester area hospital for an upper arm wound which was determined to be non life threatening.<\/p>\n
NYS Environmental Conservation Officers and Investigators, who normally investigate hunting accidents also responded to the scene. Through their investigation, it was determined that the round probably came from a group of individuals that had been target shooting about 500 yards away.<\/p>\n
Four individuals were interviewed and no charges have been placed at this time.<\/p>\n
The investigation was turned over to the the Sheriff’s Office when it was determined that the shooter was not hunting at the time.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
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Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental gunshot wound which was reported Sunday at 6:56p.m. by a 41 year Town of Pavilion resident. The victim told officers he was hunting a the time of the incident. He was treated at a Rochester area hospital for an \u2026<\/p>\n