IA: Iowa teenager killed in hunting accident

IA: Iowa teenager killed in hunting accident

https://www.kcrg.com/2025/09/29/iowa-teenager-killed-hunting-accident/?outputType=amp

01/29/2025

An Iowa teenager has been killed in a hunting accident in rural Brighton.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washingon was squirrel hunting on Saturday afternoon when he was mistaken for a squirrel by someone he was hunting with. Carson was struck in the back of his head. He was taken to UI Health Care Medical Center where he died.

A GoFundMe to support Carson’s family has already raised more than $37,000.

Multiple Iowa schools are encouraging their students and staff to wear orange and black in memory of Carson which is highlighted on the Main Street Washington Facebook page.

Main Street Washington posted, “The Washington community has suffered a loss. A young man, beloved, kind, caring and inspiring was taken far too soon. We expected our community to show up, to support his family and friends. We knew they would be there for all who are grieving his tragic loss. What we didn’t expect, but maybe should have, was the outstanding support from neighboring communities and school districts.”

According to the Washington High School website, Carson was on the homecoming court. This week is homecoming week for the school.

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