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Hunter Killed Near Cervera as Companion Is Detained on Suspicion of Negligent Homicide

Catalan police are examining the death as a hunting accident following a morning roe-deer outing.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 10:00 on Monday in a private hunting area between Cervera and Les Oluges in Lleida, according to police.
  • The victim was struck when a companion’s shotgun discharged while it was being handled, as reported by the Mossos d'Esquadra.
  • Officers detained the person who fired the shot on suspicion of homicidio imprudente, which corresponds to involuntary manslaughter.
  • Police units remain at the site awaiting the removal of the body and conducting standard forensic procedures.
  • Authorities are treating the case as a hunting incident while they determine the circumstances behind the discharge.