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Texas Hunter Jose Ramirez, 45, Dies After Accidental Discharge While Removing Gun From Vehicle

State game wardens opened an investigation, urging hunters to unload firearms before handling them in vehicles.

Overview

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said the firearm discharged as Ramirez removed it from a vehicle shortly after midnight on Nov. 15 in Northeast Texas.
  • Game wardens performed life-saving measures at the scene, but Ramirez later died of his injuries.
  • Officials identified the victim as a Grapevine resident and father of three; some outlets reported the location as Marion County.
  • Family members launched a GoFundMe that describes Ramirez as the pillar of their home and shares their heartbreak.
  • Authorities reiterated core safety guidance for hunting season, including treating guns as loaded, pointing muzzles in a safe direction, and unloading before transport.