Man shot in head by 8-year-old nephew while shooting chipmunks

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MILTON— A 32-year-old man was accidentally shot in the head Friday by his 8-year-old nephew while they were shooting chipmunks, according to police.

The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was sent toPortsmouth Regional Hospital and is expected to recover, police said.

Milton police andMilton Ambulance responded to120 Bolan Road about 11:31 a.m.

Police said they determined the 8-year-old fired a gun and the bullet ricocheted after killing the chipmunk, striking his uncle inthe head.

Milton Police Chief Richard Krauss said there will be no charges from his department in connection with the incident.

A 32-year-old man in Milton was shot in the head Friday, June 25, 2021, while he was shooting chipmunks with his 8-year-old nephew.

“It’s not against the law for anyone to teach a child how to shoot and take them hunting, even at 8 years old,” Krauss aid. “There are kids who learn how to hunt and shoot a lot younger than that. This was truly just a freak accident.”

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