Shooting Incident at Lucas Kunce Campaign Event Sparks Investigation

A Missouri reporter was injured by shrapnel during a campaign shooting event, prompting scrutiny over safety practices and legal compliance.

Lucas Kunce, Democratic Senate candidate, and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger held a shooting event at a private range in Holt, Missouri.
Reporter Ryan Gamboa was injured by shrapnel when Kunce fired an AR-15 at steel targets from an unsafe distance of 10 to 15 yards.
The incident has led to a sheriff's investigation and criticism from gun safety experts for multiple safety violations.
Kunce's campaign is further complicated by the involvement of Chad Everett Downs, who faces felony perjury charges and may have violated bond conditions related to firearm access.
Republican incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley has used the incident to question Kunce's gun safety knowledge and campaign credibility.