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Police Probe Fatal Shooting at Czech Hunt Near Kladruby

Investigators focus on negligence as a forensic autopsy seeks to clarify the circumstances of a 67-year-old's death.

Overview

  • The victim was shot during a Saturday afternoon hunt and died at the scene, according to rescue personnel.
  • Criminal police opened an investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide, as reported by the newspaper Pravo.
  • Alcohol and drug screenings of participants returned negative results, authorities said.
  • Eyewitnesses reported a head wound, and officials stated both the shooter and the victim are Czech citizens.
  • The incident occurred in the Tachov district, which saw another hunting accident in August involving a treasure hunter.