Missouri Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce Cleared After Shooting Range Incident

A reporter was injured by stray metal during a campaign event, but no charges were filed against Kunce or participants.

The incident occurred on October 22 at a private shooting range event for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce.
Reporter Ryan Gamboa was injured by a stray piece of metal, resulting in a minor injury that required hospital treatment.
Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish determined there was no ill intent, and the reporter declined to press charges, calling it a 'freak accident.'
The event aimed to engage gun owners and moderate voters, with safety measures reportedly overseen by an NRA Training Counselor.
Kunce's opponent, Senator Josh Hawley, criticized the event's safety, using the incident to question Kunce's campaign practices.