MO: Hunter killed in accident

November 16, 2009

(Auxvasse) -- A hunting accident in mid-Missouri takes the life of a man from the St. Louis area.

Callaway County authorities say two men were hunting near Auxvasse this weekend.

They say one man was killed when another hunter accidentally shot him while removing his rifle from a sling.

The victim was airlifted to an area hospital where he later died.

The shooting has been ruled an accident and no charges are expected.

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