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Tue May-17-11 11:27 AM
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Hunter Killed After Gun Accidentally Discharge

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PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A hunter in Westmoreland County died from an accidental gunshot wound Monday morning.

It was the opening day of spring turkey hunting season.

Richard J. Simms, 51, of Irwin, was shot in the chest while climbing down from a tree stand in a field off Forbes Lane in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.

His gun accidentally discharged around 7:09 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 8 a.m.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/05/16/hunter-killed-when-own-gun-accidentally-discharges

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