Overview

• The victim was identified as 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washington, a senior at Washington High School and varsity athlete.
• The shooting occurred Saturday, Sept. 27, at about 3 p.m. in rural Brighton; he was struck in the back of the head, taken to UI Health Care Medical Center, and later died.
• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation with local authorities, and the shooter has not been publicly identified.
• DNR Captain Shawn Meier cited sunlight, shadows, and small movements as factors that can cause misidentification in hunting settings.
• A vigil was held at the high school and teams posted tributes, while a GoFundMe for the family surpassed $53,000 as of the latest reports.