Montana GOP Senate Candidate Admits to Lying About Gunshot Wound

Tim Sheehy, former Navy SEAL and Senate hopeful, confessed to fabricating a story about how he was shot, raising questions about his credibility.

Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican Senate candidate, admitted to lying about the circumstances surrounding a gunshot wound he claimed to have received.
Sheehy initially told a park ranger in 2015 that he shot himself accidentally, but later claimed the wound was from his service in Afghanistan.
The candidate paid a fine for illegally discharging his weapon in a national park, a story he now says was fabricated to protect his platoonmates.
Sheehy's credibility is under scrutiny as inconsistencies in his story emerge, with some questioning the truth behind his combat injuries.
Despite the controversy, Sheehy remains a strong GOP candidate in the race against Democratic Senator Jon Tester, with polls showing a tight contest.