GESO News Release
On December 30th at 8:54 p.m. Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Humboldt Creek Road for a pre-teen with a gunshot wound. During the investigation it was revealed to Deputies the victim received his wound as an older sibling was attempting to clear a firearm, the firearm was discharged and the victim was struck in the shoulder.
The victim was transported by ambulance to Via Christie Hospital where he was treated for what appeared to be a non-life threatening injuries.
This incident appears to be accidental and is still under investigation. The Sheriff’s Office will release more information when/if anymore becomes available.