TX: Newton County teen accidently shot by another teen Friday afternoon during hunting accident

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/newton-county-teen-shot-friday-afternoon/502-003c5f66-5228-4fbf-baea-3c26ff9e7ce3

01/24/2025

A teen in Newton County has been shot, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard.

Havard confirmed the teen was shot by another teen at a home on County Road 3114 on Friday around noon.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an accidental shooting on County Road 3114. The caller said that his son was shot during a hunting accident by another sibling, according to a Newton County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Texas Parks and Wildlife were sent to the scene, as well as the St. Elizabeth Hospital to conduct the investigation.

The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting was accidental and there is no danger to the public. This is still an ongoing investigation and there will be further information released in the future as necessary.

The shooting came as a result of a hunting accident, according to Havard.

The teen was taken to the hospital and their injuries appear to be non life-threatening.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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