Groom-To-Be Fatally Shoots Best Man After Skunk Hunting At Christian Camp: Sheriff

Summary

• A man staying at a Christian camp in Arizona accidentally shot and killed a Peoria resident who was set to be the best man at his upcoming wedding.
• The shooting occurred while the victim and his friend were “hunting skunks” in a secluded part of the campgrounds.
• The shooter believed the weapon was empty when he pulled the trigger, firing a .22 caliber round into the victim’s abdomen.
• Despite efforts to stabilize him, the victim died from complications after undergoing surgery.